Skip to main content

Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute

Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute (multi-day class – 6-hour credit) Named in honor of former Georgia Municipal Association President and Mayor of the City of Thomson from 1979-2007, the Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute is an intensive multi-day course that focuses on helping city officials understand their communities better and enhance and sharpen their leadership skills. The Leadership Institute includes an interactive simulation exercise that confronts participants with the daily challenges of governing and ultimately demonstrates the necessity of communication and collaboration in achieving good governance. Participants will also be exposed to the value of understanding communication styles, collaboration and developing relationships. Completion of the Municipal Leadership Institute is required for municipal elected officials to receive a Certificate of Excellence, Certificate of Distinction and Certificate of Dedication. This class is limited to 40 participants.