Participants will get an inside look at their city government at work.
The City of Killeen is accepting applications for the Killeen Citizens Academy. Applications are due January 3.
The 2020 academy is scheduled January 23 through March 26. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at various City facilities. There is no cost to enroll.
Killeen Citizens Academy is a nine-week session designed to give citizens an inside look at their municipal government. Each class details a different department, function or program of municipal government. Participants will receive detailed presentations, interact with staff and elected officials and tour various facilities.
To be eligible to participate, citizens must be at least 18 years of age, may not be running for political office and may not be involved in litigation with the City of Killeen. Residents of Killeen and Fort Hood will be given priority enrollment.
Graduation requirements include attendance at all sessions and at least one City Council meeting and one workshop.
Applications and detailed information are available online at KilleenTexas.gov/Communications. Completed applications are due no later than January 3. Selected participants will be notified January 10.