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Local Government Learning Solutions, the training unit of the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW, has a variety of in-house and public workshops designed to enhance the skills of elected members and senior staff.  It is an opportunity for Councillors and senior staff to clarify issues, to share experiences, and to network.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Councillor Weekend

Friday 4 May 2012 and Saturday 5 May 2012 - Novotel Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour

In House Councillor Professional Development Workshops

All of the following modules can be conducted "in house" at your council with significant savings.

Contact Learning Solutions e. learning@lgsa.org.au or Darryl Rubiolo on (02) 9242 4182 or Judy Archer on (02) 9242 4180 to request a quotation.

• Asset Management for Councillors
• Community Leadership
• Conflict of Interest
• Connecting with the Community
• Councillors as Change Initiators
• Development Approvals - The Heritage Perspective
• Dynamic Presentation Skills
• Effective and Fair Meeting procedures
• Financial Issues in Local Government
• Handling Difficult People for Councillors
• Know Your Planning Legislation
• Long Term Strategic and Financial Planning
• Managing Time and Stress
• Managing Information Overload - Speed Reading
• Media Skills (basic and advanced programs available)
• Mediation Skills for Councillors
• Pre Election prospective candidate briefings
• Preventing Bullying and Harassment Training for Councillors
• The Effective Chair in Local Government (half day)
• The Elected Life (an induction program for Councillors)