MTAS provides training for municipal elected officials through our signature Elected Officials Academy and the Elected Officials Special Topic Series.

The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) includes two programs: Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations.

Municipal Foundations familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics include foundations and structure of municipal government; charters, codes, and local legislative acts; ethics, public records, and open meetings; effective meetings; and municipal finance.

Municipal Operations provides an overview of the responsibilities and oversight of the municipal elected board related to operational functions in municipalities. Topics include human resources, public works, fire services, and police services.

The Elected Officials Special Topic Series provides quarterly, free training sessions on Zoom or in-person. New sessions are announced as they are confirmed.

Click on the following link to view the Newly Elected Official's Guide to Taking Office. We address some common questions of when and how you take office, who may administer your oath, and what information should be included the oath of office in this document. 

MTAS Elected Officials training is open only to Tennessee municipalities. 

Do you have questions or need registration assistance? Contact Doug Brown, (865) 974‑9140.

Elected Officials Academy (EOA)

The Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations programs are offered as in-person sessions in partnership with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference. Click on the following link to view additional information and frequently asked questions.  

Do you have questions or need registration assistance? Contact Doug Brown, (865) 974‑9140.

Elected Officials Special Topic Series

New special topic sessions will be announced as they are confirmed.

EOA Program Contacts

Registration and Questions: Doug Brown, Training Coordinator, (865) 974-9140.