Top 10 Primer: Local Government Liability

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Top 10 Primer: Local Government Liability

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October 15, 2025

Top 10 Primer: Local Government Liability is October 15, 2025 via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

"With great power, comes great (legal) responsibility." In this interactive seminar, elected officials will explore the foundational concepts of local government liability relevant to their leadership roles in local government. The course provides an overview of sources of legal claims against the government, with a special focus on those immunities available to elected officials, including public official, legislative, and quasi-judicial immunity. Participants will feel empowered to make informed decisions and lead with confidence in their communities, while mitigating legal vulnerabilities.

LELA Level: This is a 101 Level course in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. Elected officials who attend this class will earn 2 credits towards the Practitioner recognition certificate.

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October 15

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This program will be online via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

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Programs Team Lead, Management, Administration, and Leadership Group

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Patrice Roesler

Manager of Elected Official Programming, Center for Public Leadership and Governance

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Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard

Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government

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