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. Watch this space in 2013 for information on the next class.

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)
Manual, City History, Overview and Our Form of Government
Session 2 Thursday, Feb. 23 – Planning (Council chambers)
Presentation Part I, Part II
Session 3 Saturday, March 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Fire (Wilbur Bills Fire Station)
Presentation, Session Handout
Session 4 Thursday, March 15 – 6-8:30 p.m. Public Works (PW facility)
Presentation, Pavement Database, Snow Policy
Session 5 Thursday, March 29 – Public Utilities (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Presentation
Bonus Session Saturday, March 31, Airport Tour, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Session 6 Thursday, April 12– Engineering (Council chambers)
Presentation
Session 7 Thursday, April 26 – Parks & Recreation (Mingo Park)
Presentation
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