17 Aug A Modern Office of City Council Project & Presentation
A Modern Office of City Council Project & Presentation
The key component of this course will involve working in a group to complete a project focused on creating recommendations for how to develop a Modern Office of City Council. Focusing on key concepts covered in class, change management strategies, similar structures in similar cities, the political landscape of Jacksonville, and our history, your group will be expected to draft and present a series of recommendations to advance the office. Along the way you will hear from Jacksonville City Council members, Office of City Council Staff, and individuals from other cities to assist in helping identify issues and concerns along with alternative paths to consider.
You will submit your group members to me by July 3. Groups must have at least three members and cannot have more than six. Your final projects will be presented on August 1 (either live or via recording). Groups can present however they wish; not all members are required to present. Projects will be due by August 6 to allow time for edits based on presentation feedback. All group members will receive the same score on the project and presentation with the exception of individuals whose scores are elevated or lowered based on a rubric each student will fill out about all group members (including themselves).
The overarching goal of the project is to use course material and meaningfully examine the current structure of the Office of City Council and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and effectiveness in order to create an Office structure reflective of 21″ Century operations and governance.
