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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. B.i.
For Meeting of: May 17, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Recognition of Councilmember Holly Cousens for achieving an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
SUBMITTED BY:Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

Alicia Seegers Martinelli, Interim CEO and Tonia Sugarman, Director of Member Services with the  Association of Washington Cities (AWC), would like to recognize Councilmember Cousens for achieving an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas:

 

  • Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
  • Public sector resource management
  • Community planning and development
  • Effective local leadership

 

Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills.  To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Councilmember Cousens completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.

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