One of Drumheller’s elected officials has just been recognized for her dedication to improving her abilities as a town councillor.
Councillor Sharel Shoff, while attending the Alberta Urban Municipal Association (AUMA) meeting last week, was given the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for the Elected Officials Education Program.
“I want to be a better councillor, that’s why I took the courses,” said Shoff.
Shoff was recognized along with four other municipal elected officials at the President’s Reception at the AUMA meeting.
The program aims to teach councillors, reeves, and mayors about municipal governance and broaden their knowledge and skills. The courses cover a wide variety of subjects, from human resource planning to communications to ethics.
“For the last five years, I’ve taken courses on things like municipal finance, government, and infrastructure,” said Shoff. “It’s really worth it. It gives you good insight into municipal government. You can learn whether your town is on the right track or not.”
To be awarded, participants must complete a total of eight courses. Shoff explained the time commitment was high, which results in only a few people graduating.
“There are very few people who take the courses, because it takes quite a bit of time,” said Shoff. “I’m the only Drumheller councillor to finish so far.”
Councillor Sharel Shoff (second from left) holds her award for completing the Alberta Urban Municipal Association’s (AUMA) Elected Official Education Program. Shoff and four others received the awards at the recent AUMA meeting. The program aims to improve the skills and knowledge of the province’s municipal leaders.
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