This session presents an overview of local government and its relationship to other governmental bodies. Students receive firsthand experience in civic leadership by campaigning and running for public office in a mock election. Opportunities are provided throughout the day to interact with current and former public office holders as well as public service administrators. One of the intents of the Leadership SRV program is to familiarize the class with methods of effecting change through the governmental process. To gain a working understanding of the overall function of local city governments and how they interact with federal, state, and county governments, other agencies and special districts. To learn the process by which an individual or group can bring about change in governmental policy. To understand Public Safety issues in relation to city government To have a better understanding of the issues that affect where we live and work. To learn the fundamentals of government, such as process, protocol, budget, legal, ethical, etc. To prepare ourselves in the future to solve the issues that affects us. To gain confidence in speaking before a group or government body.
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Healthy Community Day provides an opportunity for leadership participants to discover the array of services that characterize a balanced, “healthy” community. Through fieldwork and class discussions critical issues facing families, children and elderly in our community are identified and addressed. Class participants will meet with key community leaders who are experts in education, public safety, recreation and seniors as part of their fieldwork. This class focuses on the essential elements of personal and community health. Several opportunities are available to explore specific community challenges and gain access to community experts making a difference in our community. Goal The goal of this session is to explore some of the serious domestic issues facing families, children and the elderly in the San Ramon Valley. In particular, the class seeks to achieve the following: To discover the elements of a “healthy community” Identify community challenges and ways to address those issues To find what resources are available for those ‘at risk’ To discover volunteer opportunities with non-profit human services providers
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