Delaware Citizens Academy
The Delaware Citizens Academy is a program in which Delaware residents 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.

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2013 Delaware Citizens Academy Schedule
Sessions are from 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted

Session 1 Thursday, Feb. 14 – Intro/City Manager/Council (Council chambers)
Manual, City History, Overview and Our Form of Government
Session 2 Thursday, Feb. 28 – Planning (Council chambers)
Presentation
Session 3 Thursday, March 7 – Engineering (Council chambers)

Presentation
Session 4 Thursday, March 21 – Public Works (Public Works facility)

Presentation
Session 5 Thursday, April 4 – Public Utilities (Waste water Treatment Plant)

Presentation

Session 6 Saturday, April 20 – Fire, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Wilbur Bills Fire Station)

Presentation, Handout

Session 7 Thursday, May 2 – Parks & Recreation (Mingo Park)

Presentation
Session 8 Thursday, May 16 – Police (Justice Center)
Session 9 Thursday, May 30 – Finance (Council chambers)
Graduation Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. – Council chambers 

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