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Shakopee staff seek APWA and CAPRA accreditations to formalize practices and sustain operations
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City staff told the council the public works and parks departments are pursuing two national accreditations (APWA for public works and CAPRA for parks and recreation) to document policies, improve efficiency and support recruitment and succession planning; staff said the process will require ongoing effort and periodic renewals.
Shakopee City staff updated the council April 15 on efforts to pursue two national accreditations: American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation for public works and CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies) for parks and recreation. Staff said the initiatives aim to document policies and standard operating procedures, improve operational efficiency, strengthen recruitment and succession planning, and demonstrate alignment with national best practices.
Kelsey McNutt…
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