Extension Council Leadership Training:
   Programs, Governance and Membership

Training and information to support the primary functions of county extension councils:

Training Topics

  1. New Member Orientation Manual (2/2003) An introduction to serving on county extension councils and to University of Missouri Extension's mission and organization.
  1. Be an Effective County Council Member (6/2003) An overview of the characteristics and skills required to meet the statutory responsibilities of serving on the County Extension Council.
  1. Recruiting Candidates for Effective County Councils (10/2003) A how-to guide on meeting statutory obligations and developing a diverse, representative county extension council.
  1. Mastering the Nuts and Bolts of Council Elections (10/2003) A comprehensive summary of conducting annual election in accordance with state statutes and providing opportunity for participation.
  1. Understanding County Budgets and Fiscal Reports (10/2003) An outline of state statutes governing the county extension council's fiscal obligations, as well as fiscal management and reporting requirements.
  1. Program Development Three modules exploring how the council participates in setting priorities, program implementation, and evaluating programs and reporting outcomes. (7/2004)
  1. Get Adobe Reader*Curriculum modules are available in Portable Document Format. To view them, you will need Reader, available free from Adobe.

    Council Leadership materials have been developed through the Council Leadership Development Committee -- a partnership of the Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council and University of Missouri Extension.

     

    Updated 01/06/06

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