Delaware Citizens Academy
Enrollment is under way for the third Delaware Citizens Academy. DCA is a program in which Delaware residents will receive nearly 20 hours of instruction and learn about city operations and departments. The Academy consists of nine sessions, running from February through May. The two-hour classes meet on Thursdays (and one Saturday), about twice a month. There is no charge to attend. Class size is limited to 20 and fills quickly. Prior knowledge of city government is not required. Applications are available here and at City Hall, on the first floor or second floor. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, February 3.

2012 Delaware Citizens Academy Schedule
Sessions are from 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted

Session 1 Thursday, Feb. 9 – Intro/City Manager/Council (Council chambers)
Session 2 Thursday, Feb. 23 – Planning (Council chambers)

Session 3 Saturday, March 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Fire (Wilbur Bills Fire Station)

Session 4 Thursday, March 15 – 6-8:30 p.m. Public Works (PW facility and Airport)

Session 5 Thursday, March 29 – Public Utilities (Wastewater Treatment Plant)

Session 6 Thursday, April 12– Engineering (Council chambers)

Session 7 Thursday, April 26 – Parks & Recreation (Mingo Park)

Session 8 Thursday, May 10 – Police (Justice Center)

Session 9 Thursday, May 24 – Finance (Council chambers)

Graduation Tuesday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. – Council chambers

More Information: Community Affairs Department, 740-203-1015