"The Citizen Outreach Group," COG, is again sponsoring the annual Citizens' College. The 8 sessions provide an opportunity to learn about El Paso County government and how you might want to serve your county in the future. Elected officials and administrators will guide you through the inner-workings of a complex government and how it serves the citizens. I hope you will join the class.” Jan Doran, COG Chair

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Citizens’ College is an initiative of El Paso County’s Citizen Outreach Group, created to help you:

• Develop deeper insights into how your county functions
• Learn about the issues we face in El Paso County
• Meet and network with county leaders
• Understand your role in the process
• Grow in your capacity to serve as a future political player or volunteer

Power Point Presentations from this year's 2007 Citizens' College are posted below:

Session 1, 08-29-2007:

• Commissioner Jim Bensberg's Presentation
• County Administrator Jeff Greene's Presentation

Session 2, 09-05-2007:

• Administration Internal Operations Presentation
• Development Services, Planning presentation
• Environmental Services Presentation

Session 3, 09-12-2007:

• DOT engineering and Transportation Presentation
  • DOT Narrative
• PPACG Presentation
• Parks Trails and Open Space Presentation

Session 4, 09-19-2007:

• Clerk and Recorder Presentation
• CSU Extension Presentation
• DHS Human Services Presentation

Session 5, 09-26-2007:

• Justice Services
• Coroner Intro to Forensics