Newly Elected Officials Training
Newly Elected Officials Training
City and town elected officials truly serve on the front lines of government. It can be a challenging responsibility, particularly for those recently elected. Yet with the proper preparation and training, municipal officials can assume responsibilities of office, smoothly and effectively.
Every four years, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) conducts Newly Elected Officials Training to provide basic information and tools for city and town officials, helping them manage their first weeks in office and build a foundation for a successful term. Four years ago, Aim’s Newly Elected Officials Training assisted more than 1,000 city and town officials. The 2023-2024 program, presented in partnership with the Aim Medical Trust and Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, promises to be bigger and better and will benefit both municipal government newcomers and veterans alike.
There are three phases to the training program. Beginning with a day-long workshop that will be offered in five locations across the state, Regional Training will focus on the first weeks in office. Phase two provides specific training for mayors, clerk-treasurers, and council members. The final component is Aim Boot Camp, a three-day intensive basic training for municipal officials.
General Information
Lesley Mosier
Chief Administrative & Development Officer
lmosier@aimindiana.org
317-237-6200 x 223
BOOT CAMPJanuary 16 – 18 (Indianapolis) The final drill of NEO training is Aim Boot Camp. Just like it sounds, Boot Camp is an intensive three-day conference that is jampacked with instruction from veteran municipal officials and experts in municipal government. A look into the basic operations of government, overviews of municipal finance and specific revenue streams, ethics, purchasing, and much more will be covered by our respected panelists of veteran officials and experts. Aim Corporate Members are invited to participate in the Exhibit Hall on January 16. |
Boot Camp Exhibit Hall
Aim Boot Camp is prime time to meet and engage with new and veteran municipal officials. The Boot Camp Exhibit Hall was held Tuesday, January 16, in Indianapolis. In 2020, Aim’s Newly Elected Officials Training assisted more than 1,000 city and town officials (new and veteran), and we had another large turnout in 2024!
Sponsorship Opportunities
NEO events are the perfect time to meet and engage with new and returning municipal officials. Supporting the 2023 – 2024 NEO program will not only help your organization build and maintain relationships with Hoosier municipal officials, it will support their efforts to obtain vital education.
Indiana Municipal Officials Handbook
The Indiana Municipal Officials Handbook is a nearly 300-page reference guide published every four years by Aim for city and town officials. The handbook reviews the structure and operations of city and town government, applicable statutes, and sources of state and federal programs. Each municipal official registered for Boot Camp will receive one of these coveted handbooks. Further, the Handbook will be updated annually and available via digital download until the edit edition in 2028.