So you want to be on the City Council, maybe even the Mayor! Or perhaps you just want to address the council, pro or con, on a given issue. Well, here is your chance! The last session of the year is held in Council Chambers and the evening consists of a "mock" council meeting discussing a current city-related issue. The class members are given roles to play (council member, mayor, citizen~pro, citizen~con). Background material is provided to make the role playing easier. Let the meeting come to order!

The Director of the Foothills Art Center and the Executive Director of Miners Alley give lively presentations on their responsibilities and facilities. Other members of Golden’s vibrant Arts community may also be represented.

This is a very memorable session. It is usually held at the District Attorney’s offices and the Jefferson County Detention Center. The evening ends with a tour of the detention facility. Presenters for this session have been and most often do include a First Judicial District Judge, the Sheriff and the District Attorney. This is a full evening of extremely interesting information regarding our justice system from several angles.

In this session a general overview of the Colorado School of Mines will be presented as well as a look at the facilities master plan, insights into student life, and an explanation of special programs and continuing education. Other area schools of higher education might also be represented.

Representatives from the three levels of Golden schools (Elementary, Middle School and High School), the Central Administration for Jefferson County Schools (Superintendent and/or Area Administrator), and alternative schools take part in this session. The format for the evening can vary, but recently an open forum has proven to be effective. The panel answers questions about their particular part in educating our youth as well as education in general.

Jeffco Open Space, Ponderosa Room - 700 Jefferson County Pkwy #100, Golden, CO 80401

Presenters at this session have in the past included a representative from GURA, Jefferson County Open Space, and the Director of Planning for the city. Topics include those foremost in people's mind at the time, as well as general topics suggested by the Steering Committee, recommended by the presenters, and/or requested by class participants.

Golden Fire Station - Training Room, 911 10th St, Golden, CO 80401 (Park in Visitor’s Center Lot)

What about those sales taxes, where do they go? What is the annual budget for Golden? How are our monies spent? These and many other questions are answered during this session. The Finance Director and the Public Works Director for Golden will present this session.

How does Golden government operate?  What is Home Rule? How does the City Council function? How can citizens give input to the city? Any other questions? The answers are here! The City Manager, the City Attorney, and a City Councilor usually present this informative session.

Golden History Museum - 923 10th StreetGolden, CO, 80401

Presented by the History Museum Directors, this session includes a tour of the museum, the History Park, and provides an explanation of the unique and vast responsibilities of Parks & Recreation in our Golden Community.

Golden City Hall - 911 10th Street Golden, CO, 80401

The first session of the Leadership Golden (LG) seminar series is a full day and held on a Saturday. It begins with a continental breakfast, followed by spending some time getting acquainted with fellow participants, the LG Steering Committee members, and the LG Board of Directors. Presentations include a brief history of LG, a review of the overall program, introduction to the Class Project, and an introduction to the concept of leadership. After lunch, which is provided by LG, the afternoon is spent touring city facilities. Although the places visited can vary from year to year, the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Water Treatment Plant are normally on the agenda.