There are still some slots left in the second class of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Citizen’s Academy.

The program offers an in-depth look at the county commission’s
various departments in 10 four-hour sessions, from Sept. 2 to Dec. 2 on
varying Thursday afternoons.

The sessions are held at different locations, run from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. on the 10 different Thursdays, and include field trips. There is
no charge for participating, but there is an attendance requirement for
a certificate. Graduation is at the Dec. 7 commission meeting.

The goal is to educate residents about what the commission’s
departments do and how they do it. The program aims to show residents
how property taxes and other revenues are spent under county programs.
Policy issues are explained and current topics are discussed weekly.

For a schedule and/or application, call or visit the
commission/administration offices either in the Inverness courthouse or
the Lecanto Government Building or call 341-6560 or 527-5210. They can
also be obtained on the county’s website at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us