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This 7 course certificate program will be held virtually in Zoom.  

The Academy for Good Governance is a series of seven courses created by the NH Municipal Association (NHMA) and Primex, for elected governing body members (select board, town council, city council, board of aldermen, school board, and village district commissioners).  Town Managers/Administrators are also welcome to attend.  Courses are taught by experienced attorneys and staff from NHMA, Primex, HealthTrust, and the New Hampshire School Boards Association (NHSBA).  Attendees will receive education and training intended to make them more knowledgeable and effective in their governing body roles.

Attendance at the Academy is free and open to governing body members from municipalities and school districts that are members of NHMA, Primex and NHSBA.  Attendees must attend all seven courses to receive a Certificate of Completion.  Pre-registration is required.

View 2026 Academy Course Catalog here

DATES, LOCATIONS, TIME:  

I. Wednesday, September 3, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom) 
Governing Body Roles & Responsibilities

II. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
Understanding Employee Benefits

III. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
Internal Controls

IV. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
How to Run an Effective Meeting (and Comply with the Right-to-Law)

V. Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
Preventing Discrimination, Retaliation and Workplace Hostility in the Public Sector: The Essential Role of Good Governance

VI. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
Managing Your Public Entity’s Liability Risk

VII. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Virtual Course (Zoom)
Cybersecurity for Elected Officials

COURSE MATERIAL:
Attendees will receive all material electronically prior to each course.  No printouts will be provided.

Registration for this program will be open until 5pm on September 1, 2026.

REGISTER HERE