Register for Pittsboro 101

Town of Pittsboro Announces Fourth Offering of PBO-101 Academy; Registration Open Until October 18th
Pittsboro, NC – The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce the next offering of our Citizen’s Academy, known as “PBO 101.” PBO 101 is a six-week course designed to offer participants an educational and interactive learning experience on the workings of the Town government. The course, previously seven weeks in duration, has been condensed and reworked as we no longer have a session focused on water and wastewater utilities.

The curriculum will cover current Town programs, services, and procedures and offer an in-depth look at several Town departments, including Administration/Finance, Police, Planning/Downtown, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Public Works, Communications & Emergency Management, and the Governing Board. To ensure that participants have the chance to discuss and communicate with Town staff and leaders and participate in the practical exercises, the class size is limited to 12 participants.

Senior Town staff will lead each session at the Town Offices at Main Street Station (287 East St) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The final session will consist of dinner and conversation in small groups with the Town’s Commissioners. The time and location of the final session will be communicated to participants during the academy.

Requirements to Participate
Participants must be 18 years of age, or older, on or before the first day of classes,
Participants must complete the written application/registration form and submit the completed document to the Town, and
Participants must sign a waiver of liability on or before the first day of class.

Registration Priorities

Approval for applicants to participate in the PBO 101 course is prioritized based on the following priority schedule:

Residents and Business Owners within the Town’s Corporate Limits.
Residents and Business Owners outside of the Town’s Corporate Limits BUT within the Town’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Residents and Business Owners outside of the Town’s Corporate Limits and ETJ BUT within Chatham County.
All other participants.

Graduation Requirements

To successfully complete the program and receive a graduation certificate, participants must attend and participate in 6 out of 7 classes. If participants miss one or more courses preventing them from reaching the graduation requirements, they will be allowed to make up the courses in future offerings (if there is available room).

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All PBO 101 classes will occur on Wednesdays, with classes only being moved if the class date falls on a holiday, due to inclement weather, or other scheduling conflicts. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
To register, visit https://pittsboronc.gov/421/Register-for-PBO-101.

Please note that registration is “first come – first served” based on the registration priority schedule above, so register soon if you are interested. Upon completing the registration form, Town Staff will reach out to you at the email address provided with additional materials and information. Once this additional information has been reviewed and the forms have been completed and returned to Town staff, you will be formally registered for the academy.