The Edgecombe County Citizen’s Academy is an ongoing 7-week course designed to teach citizens about local government and county departments. The purpose of the course is to give citizens a behind the scenes familiarity with the county's various departments. Topics we plan to cover include health and human services, education, emergency services, utilities, soil & water, solid waste, register of deeds, and board of elections.
Knowledge: Improving citizens' understanding of local government while learning more about community issues and concerns.
Involvement: Improving the quality and quantity of citizen participation in local government.
Public Relations: Improving the lines of communication and relationship between citizens and their local government.
Who:
Admission is free to anyone over 18
When:
February 22nd - May 17th
Tuesday nights (once every two weeks) @ 6PM
Where:
Carmon Auditorium, Administration Building
201 St. Andrew Street, Tarboro, NC 27886