October 26, 2020
Registration is now open for the Town of Brownsburg’s Resident Academy, a six-session program designed to help residents gain a greater understanding of the Town’s operations through lecture, discussion, and interactive activities.
“If you’re a resident who has questions about how decisions are made from department head level up to Town Manager and Town Council, you’ll find this to be a worthwhile program,” said Town Manager Jeffery A. Eder.
The Academy will be held on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM from January through March. Participants will tour Town facilities, learn day-to-day responsibilities and operations, get a greater understanding of the budget process, meet Town leadership, and get answers to questions about the operations of the Town of Brownsburg. Interested residents can apply online at Brownsburg.org. Applications are accepted on a first come, first-served basis and preference will be given to those who have not previously participated. Class size is limited to 25 people. Registration is open until Dec. 1; selected participants will be notified by December 15 of their acceptance into the program.
Participants must be able to attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions.Sessions are provided below with brief course outlines.
January 19 – Orientation and Administration Overview at Town Hall Council Room
• Orientation
• Form of Government
• Boards, Commissions and Public Meetings
• Organizational Chart
• Budget Process
• Human Resources Department Overview
• Clerk-Treasurer Office Overview
• Community Engagement Department Overview
February 2 – Development Services and Economic Development Overview at Town Hall Council Room
• Zoning
• Planning
• Inspections
• Economic Development
February 16 – Public Safety Overview at Police Department Training Facility
• Neighborhood Watch
• Self-Defense and Home Protection
• Parental Rights
• Equipment Demonstration
• Fire Department Presentation
March 2 – Brownsburg Parks Overview at Town Hall Council Room
• Park Board
• Facility/Park Overview
• Programs
March 16 – Public Works Overview, Part 1 at Wastewater Plan Building G.
• Wastewater Plant Tour
• Stormwater Management
• System Operation and Maintenance
• Fleet Maintenance
March 30 – Public Works Overview, Part 2 at Street Department and Water Plant at Arbuckle Acres Park
• Street Department
• Street Maintenance
• Water Plant Tour
• System Operation and Maintenance
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Editor’s Note: I strongly encourage people to sign up for the Resident’s Academy. I attended with many others a similar class a couple of years ago. All attendee’s commented, the classes are very informative. It provides perspective, stepping away from the political minutia; greater insight into “how the town works”, classes conducted by people doing the work. Questions and dialog are encouraged.
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For more information, contact:
Mary Louise Bewley, Community Engagement Manager, 317-852-1120 ext. 1194
