We provide instruction to local government officials:

• • To help new officials understand their roles and responsibilities as public officials in Wisconsin
  • To develop the abilities of new and continuing officials to fulfill their roles and responsibilities
  • To enhance the ability of Extension educators to establish relationships and work with local officials in their area
  • To help officials keep current on topics and practices which affect their communities
  • To help officials fulfill requirements when specific instruction is required by statute (such as board of review).

  This instruction is usually in one of four forms:

  • in-person workshops presented statewide in the spring and fall of each year
  • teleconference programs on individual topics offered live and in recorded form
  • video accompanied by written materials
  • the Center’s website.

  We research questions about local government in Wisconsin to gain insight into trends and solutions to problems.