County Government Intern Program - Coser 402

What is the function of local government? How do the responsibilities of county government compare with that of local and federal government? Who are the "players" involved in operating all facets of county government? These and many other questions are explored with high school juniors and seniors through the County Government Intern Program.

In the County Government Intern Program, students meet weekly with legislators, department heads, and various committee members to deepen their understanding of all components of local government. Under the guidance of the County Government teacher, the students interact with County officials as they learn about the function of county government, the procedures for introducing new legislation, and the roles of the various departments in each branch. In the final activity for the program, the students apply what they have learned as they conduct their own mock legislative session to introduce and vote on their own resolutions.

The County Government Intern Program is funded by the BOCES component schools and through grant funding from the NYS Division for Youth in both Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties.

For more information, please contact Cindy Crandall, Program Manager @ (716) 376-8284 or email: cindy_crandall@caboces.org