Explanation
This ordinance authorizes Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with the National Forum of Black Public Administrators.
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. An independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1983, the NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. It has over 2,600 members who are responsible for managing public programs and agencies in more than 350 jurisdictions nationwide. Forty chapters support the growth of the organization at the local level.
Previously, a local NFBPA chapter was chartered in Columbus, OH and they have a number of members who are City of Columbus employees. The intended outcome is to be a gateway to communicating, training and strengthening the core skills of leaders in public administration and inspiring a new generation of public administrators.
NFBPA was able to determine its measurement of success through its FORUM 2017. The professional development program met the learning needs of conference attendees at all levels to include emerging, evolving, and experienced leaders in public service. Attendees learned essential tools and developed new skills, which made them more valuable to their organizations.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Job Growth subfund.
Title
To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with the National Forum of Black Public Administrators; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $5,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($5,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments; and
WHERE...
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