City Management Academy

About City Management Academy (CMA)

The City Management Academy (CMA) is a multi-week instructional course that teaches participants about how the City of Sacramento functions. CMA curriculum features over 20 guest lectures from elected officials and department staff focused on topics ranging from day-to-day operations to budget development and the public policy process.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must reside in the City of Sacramento or own a business in the City of Sacramento. Applicants must also be at least 16 years old. A $50 materials fee will apply to participate in the program. The materials fee can be waived on a case-by-case basis. 

How to apply

The application period for the 2024 City Management Academy will open in the Summer of 2024.  Please complete this form to be notified when the application opens: 2024 CMA Interest List

 

2023 Important dates

  • Friday, August 18, 2023 - Deadline for Application Submission
  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Decision emailed to all Applicants
  • Wednesday, September 6 - First Day of the City Management Academy
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Final City Management Academy
  • Tuesday, November 14 - 2023 CMA Graduation at City Council

 

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