BORDER LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY 
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WHAT IS THE BORDER LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY (BLA)?
The BLA is a two and half day binational professional development training program for U.S. – Mexico border state legislators within their first four years of cumulative service. The program incorporates a mix of practical skills building and informational sessions.
WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE BLA?
- To assist border legislators become more effective leaders
- Improve knowledge of key border stakeholders and institutions
- Promote better understanding of the U.S. – Mexico relationship
The program was established to help border legislators overcome impacts of term limits; better understand the complexities of governing along the border region; increase the roles of states to address shared concerns; and to increase mutual understanding.
WHERE WILL THE PROGRAM BE?
The 2018 BLA will convene July 12-15 in San Diego, California.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- An overview of legislative institutions and the current U.S.-Mexico relationship
- Cross-border success stories and how to build on them
- Better management of the complexities to governing along the border
- Tools in establishing a culture of excellence and civillity
- Strategies to enhance your communication skills
- Resources available to support you as a border legislator
WHO ARE THE FACULTY?
- Experts in communications and governance
- Key government officials from the U.S. and Mexico
- Leading academics in the area of U.S. – Mexico relations
HOW ARE EXPENSES COVERED?
CSG West partners with the University of California San Diego’s Center for U.S. – Mexican Studies to administer the BLA, with support from the private sector and The Council of State Government’s 21st Century Foundation to cover academy costs, including meals and housing. Participants are responsible for their travel costs to and from San Diego.
TO APPLY:
- Applicants must be within their first four years of cumulative legislative service
- Fill out the online application and submit supporting materials (short biography, letter of interest, and letter(s) of support from your respective leadership).
- Submit application and supporting documents by 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Friday, April 27.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have any questions about the BLA, please call 916-553-4423 or email BLA@csg.org.
Border Legislative Academy - Class of 2017
