Public works departments in small cities and rural communities are usually short on time and staff. Maybe your public works department would like to achieve APWA Accreditation as a hallmark of agency professionalism, but you don’t think you have the depth of staff or expertise to make it happen. In that case, don’t miss this presentation featuring small communities that have successfully navigated the accreditation process.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, you will be better able to:

Anticipate the realistic pros and cons of a small public works agency undertaking accreditation.
Evaluate the experiences of others to organize and update procedures and best practices.
Explore the highest and best uses of self-assessment and accreditation.

Jennifer Perry PE

Public Works Director, Town of Exeter, NH

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