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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. B.i.
For Meeting of: May 16, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Recognition of Councilmember Patricia Byers for achieving an
Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Tonia Sugarman, Director of Member Services, with the Association of Washington Cities
(AWC), would like to recognize Councilmember Byers for achieving an Advanced Certificate of
Municipal Leadership.AWC's Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and
town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas:
• Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
• Public sector resource management
• Community planning and development
• Effective local leadership
Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending
conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills. To
earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Councilmember Byers completed more
than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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CI Certificate 5/11/2023 Corer Memo
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ASSOCIATION
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C I I I E S 1076 Franklin Street SE•Olympia,WA 98501-1346
May 5, 2023
Patricia Byers
129 N 2nd St
Yakima, WA 98901
Dear Councilmember Byers,
Congratulations on your completion of AWC's Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML). This
certificate recognizes your continued efforts to seek out advanced professional development opportunities, as
well as your volunteer community service.
Enclosed please find your Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML), an Advanced CML lapel pen
and a sample press release. I encourage you to send a press release showcasing your accomplishments to
your local media. Please feel free to modify the press release to meet your specific needs.
The AWC CML program started in 1997 and was followed by the Advanced CML program a few years later.
You should be proud to join a selected group of mayors and councilmembers. Over the nearly 25 years of the
CML program,just over 1400 elected officials have completed these requirements.
Congratulations again on your accomplishments! I hope that you will display your certificate and wear your
lapel pin with pride.
If you have any questions regarding your certificate or the CML program, please contact Eva Coblentz, AWC
Training Coordinator at CMLAawcnet.orq or (360) 753-4137.
Sincerely,
Deanna Dawson
AWC CEO
360 753 4137 800 562 8981 wacities org
AWC Advanced Certificate of
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AWC recognizes
Councilmember Patricia Byers
City of Yakima
for the successful completion of AWC's Certificate of Municipal Leadership training program.
Presented: May 5, 2023
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