Citizens Academy –Port Orange University

The city is proud to offer the citizens’ academy, “Port Orange University,” for the third year, beginning on Monday, August 19, which provides citizens a greater insight into the various services and functions of city government.

Representatives from each of the city departments will instruct on a topic each week. The class is FREE, but limited to the first 25 participants.

Classes will cover:

• City Council/Local Government 101 (City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager)
• Parks & Recreation
• Public Utilities (2 sessions)
• Public Works
• Fire & Rescue
• Community Development
• Police
• Finance/Customer Service

Details about this year’s class and how to apply will be communicated late spring on the city’s Facebook Page, Port Orange City Hall as well as on the city’s website.

For further information, please contact Christine Martindale, Public Information Officer, at (386) 506-5522 or email at CMartindale@port-orange.org.