Elected Officials Academy
Elected Officials Academy
Elected Officials Academy
The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) includes two programs: Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations.
Municipal Foundations
This program 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
This program 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.
How to Register for a Class
The cost is $185 per program and 7.5 hours of utility training hours are available.
Elected Officials Special Topic Series
The Elected Officials Special Topic Series provides quarterly, free training sessions on Zoom or in-person. New sessions are announced as they are confirmed.
Newly Elected Officials Guide to Taking Office
Click on the following link to view the Newly Elected Official's Guide to Taking Office. In this document, 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.
MTAS Elected Officials Academy July 2026
In partnership with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference.
Location:
MeadowView Convention Center
Warrior’s Path Amphitheatre
1901 Meadowview Parkway
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 578-6600
EOA Day 1:
Municipal Foundations Thursday, July 9, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics include forms of government, charters, ethics, public records, open meetings, effective meetings, and finance. Lunch and beverages provided.
Fee: $185 (invoiced to your municipality after attendance)
Approved: 7.5 hours Utility Board credit.
EOA Day 2:
Municipal Operations Friday, July 10, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This program 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. Lunch and beverages provided.
Fee: $185 (invoiced to your municipality after attendance)
Approved: 7.5 hours Utility Board credit.
Upcoming Elected Officials Academy Courses/Events
We invite you to review all of the upcoming EOA courses and events on our Training Calendar.