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LGA

EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICE

2011 2012 PROGRAM


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The aim of the LGA Education

and Training Service is:

to promote, facilitate, enhance

and make accessible education

and training activities,

opportunities and products for

the Local Government sector.


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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This LGA Education and Training Service Program covers the

financial year from 2011 - 2012.

The Program includes a range of courses and seminars for Council

Members and Council Staff. Courses will be added to the Program

throughout the year as new training needs and priorities arise in

the sector. Council Members and Council Staff are encouraged

to check the Education and Training page on the LGA website at:

www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/training for courses currently on offer

and to contact the LGA Education and Training Service team at any

time on 8224 2035 or [email protected] with suggestions for

additional training courses or for further information.

This Program is divided into sections as outlined below.

Seminars

This section provides advance information on LGA seminars to be

offered between July 2011 and June 2012. Councils are encouraged

to provide an early indication of their interest in these seminars by

registering their interest online.

Courses

This section includes courses under headings as follows:

Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers

Governance

Corporate

Human Resources / Employee Relations

Environment

Works and Regulatory Services

Each course is briefly outlined and suggestions made regarding

those persons who would benefit most from attendance. All of

the courses included in this section can be provided in regional

locations or in-house subject to sufficient numbers of attendees to

cover costs. You will note some of the courses have already been

scheduled in regional areas.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a person registered to attend a course or seminar is unable

to attend, Councils are encouraged to send a substitute. All

cancellations must be received in writing/email at least five (5)

working days prior to the conduct of the event or payment will be

forfeited. In the event that registrations for courses or seminars are

below the minimum quota required to cover costs they may be

cancelled by the LGA. Courses or seminars cancelled by the LGAwill be advised at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled

date(s).


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PROGRAM INDEXSeminars

DATES PAGE

Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar 8 & 9 September 2011 15

Climate Change and Local Government Seminar 21 October 2011 16

Council Members Governance Residential Program 4 & 5 November 2011 17

Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar 3 & 4 May 2012 18

Governance Residential Seminar 22 & 23 September 2011 19

Human Resources Seminar 23 March 2012 20

Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar 29 & 30 July 2011 21Personal Assistants Residential Seminar 10 & 11 November 2011 22

Post Election Council Members Training - Follow UpIntensive Session

12 September 2011 - Naracoorte15 September 2011 - Clare4 October 2011 - Wudinna7 October 2011 - Adelaide

23

Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar 3 & 4 August 2011 24

Waste Management Reform Seminar 14 October 2011 25

Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers

CEO Performance Management 10 May 2012 29Child Friendly Cities 7 March 2012 30

Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making andPlanning

8 May 2012 31

Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situationsfor Council Members

30 August 2011 - Adelaide16 September 2011 - Naracoorte16 August 2011 - Clare18 August 2011 - Wudinna29 March 2012 - Adelaide

32

Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Rolesand Responsibilities

5 October 2011 - Wudinna10 October 2011 - Naracoorte13 October 2011 - Clare

26 October 2011 - Adelaide1 May 2012 - Adelaide

33

Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and ChairingSkills

29 August 201130 March 2012

34

Council Development Assessment Panel MemberFundamentals

31 May 2012 35

Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy 31 October 2011 36

Developing and Sustaining Partnerships TBA 37

Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for LocalGovernment

27 March 2012 38

Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes 7 June 2012 39

Media Skills for Council Members 28 April 2012 40Metro Infill Development Tour 7 & 8 July 2011 41

Online Training Modules N/A 42


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Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers contd

DATES PAGE

Policy Development for Council Members 3 November 2011 - Naracoorte18 November 2011 - Wudinna22 November 2011 - Clare

24 November 2011 - Adelaide

43

Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans 11 April 2012 44

Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans 11 April 2012 45

Public Speaking Skills for Council Members 13 April 2012 46

Strategic Communications Management 5 October 2011 47

Strategic Elements of Rating Policy 26 March 2012 48

Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for GoodGovernance Decision Making

7 September 2011 49

Strategic Planning for Council Members 5 March 2012 50

Treasury Management 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte29 March 2012 - Clare20 April 2012 - Wudinna26 April 2012 - Adelaide

51

Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes 27 April 2012 52

Governance

Affordable Housing in Development Plans 25 August 2011 55

Annual Business Plan Preparation 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte29 March 2012 - Clare20 April 2012 - Wudinna26 April 2012 - Adelaide

56

Annual Report Preparation 26 March 2012 57

Asteroid 5 Database Training for the CPM Project 9 December 2011 58Audit Committees 11 May 2012 59

Budget Management Information and Reporting 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte29 March 2012 - Clare20 April 2012 - Wudinna18 May 2012 - Adelaide

60

Business Continuity Planning Getting Started 2 November 2011 61

Child Safe Environments Mandated Notifiers Training 28 July 2011 - Port Lincoln26 August 2011 - Naracoorte16 September 2011 - Adelaide15 February 2012 - Adelaide

62

Code of Conduct Management 11 August 2011 65

Community Engagement for Council Officers 15 August 2011 - Clare24 August 2011 - Wudinna8 September 2011 - Adelaide27 September 2011 - Naracoorte

66

Community Engagement Techniques ImprovingParticipation for Council Officers

17 October 2011 - Clare31 October 2011 - Naracoorte2 November 2011 - Wudinna15 November 2011 - Adelaide

67

Complaints Handling and Internal Review of CouncilDecisions

24 October 2011 68

Council and Committee Meeting Agenda and MinutePreparation

2 April 2012 69

Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda andMinute Preparation

5 March 2012 - Naracoorte19 March 2012 - Wudinna3 April 2012 - Adelaide21 May 2012 - Clare

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Human Resources / Employee Relations cont d

DATES PAGE

LG Employment Masterclass 16 November 2011 112

Local Government an Introduction 4 July 2011 - Clare5 July 2011 - Loxton7 July 2011 - Wudinna

11 July 2011 - Naracoorte19 October 2011 - Adelaide19 Apr 2012 - Adelaide

113

Managing Stress and Handling Difficult Conversations 9 February 2012 114

Maybo Conflict Management/Conflict Avoidance 9 September 201128 November 201115 June 2012

115

Navigator Mens Development Program 16 & 17 April and21 & 22 May 2012

116

Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Getting Started

4 July 2011 117

Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Advanced 28 July 2011 118

Performance Management of Staff Members 15 May 2012 119

Springboard Womens Development Program 4 & 5 Augustand 12 & 13 September 2011

120

Workers Compensation Claims Administration andRehabilitation

16 March 2012 121

Workforce Planning Essentials 12 & 13 October 2011 122

Environment

Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for YoungChildren

8 May 2012 125

Development Act Enforcement Basics 20 March 2012 126

Development Approval Conditions 17 August 2011 127

Development Assessment Processes Minimising Risk 26 July 2011 128

Emergency Management Planning 2 November 2011 129

Environmental Nuisance 10 October 201112 April 2012

130

Irrigating Public Open Space Implementing the Code ofPractice

1 August 2011 131

Land Division Applications - the Basics 5 June 2012 132

Land Division Applications Advanced 6 June 2012 133

Land Management Agreements 17 August 2011 134

Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Act 24 August 2011 135

Natural Resource Management Working with NRM Boards 27 February 2012 136

Planning for Infill Development 30 November 2011 137

Section 7 Statements Managing Enquiries 25 March & 10 August 20119 March 2012

138

Trees and the Law 23 November 201120 April 2012

139

Water Sensitive Urban Design 18 April 2012 140


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Al l Seminars and Courses in Alphabetical Order contd

DATES PAGE

Community Engagement for Council Officers 15 August 2011 - Clare24 August 2011 - Wudinna8 September 2011 - Adelaide

27 September 2011 - Naracoorte

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Community Engagement Techniques ImprovingParticipation for Council Officers

17 October 2011 - Clare31 October 2011 - Naracoorte2 November 2011 - Wudinna15 November 2011 - Adelaide

67

Complaints Handling and Internal Review of CouncilDecisions

24 October 2011 68

Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Rolesand Responsibilities

5 October 2011 - Wudinna10 October 2011 - Naracoorte13 October 2011 - Clare26 October 2011 - Adelaide1 May 2012 - Adelaide

33

Contract Management and Major Projects 19 & 20 June 2012 144

Control of Building and Construction Costs 27 July 2011 145

Council and Committee Meeting Agenda and MinutePreparation

2 April 2012 69

Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and ChairingSkills

29 August 201130 March 2012

34

Council Development Assessment Panel MemberFundamentals

31 May 2012 35

Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda andMinute Preparation

5 March 2012 - Naracoorte19 March 2012 - Wudinna3 April 2012 - Adelaide

21 May 2012 - Clare

70

Council Development Assessment Panels Public Officers 1 June 2012 71

Council Members Governance Residential Program 4 & 5 November 2011 17

Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar 3 & 4 May 2012 18

Council Section 41 Committee Member Training forCommunity Members

30 April 2012 72

Council Section 42 & 43 Subsidiary Board Member Training 25 July 2011 73

Cross-Cultural Training 2 August 2011 91

Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for YoungChildren

8 May 2012 125

Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy 31 October 2011 36

Developing and Sustaining Partnerships TBA 37Development Act Enforcement Basics 20 March 2012 126

Development Approval Conditions 17 August 2011 127

Development Assessment Processes Minimising Risk 26 July 2011 128

Dynamic Presentation Skills 13 July 2011 92

Economic Evaluation Techniques Use of Discounted CashFlow Analysis

18 May 2012 74

Emergency Management Planning 2 November 2011 129

Employee Entitlements 28 September 2011 109

Employee Relations for Volunteers 31 August 2011 110

Enterprise Bargaining Negotiating and Drafting Issues 19 March 2012 111

Environmental Nuisance 10 October 2011

12 April 2012

130

Event Management Introduction 14 June 2012 93

Event Management of Major Community Events 18 June 2012 94

Finance for Non-Finance Officers 5 July 2011 95


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Financial Fundamentals for Local Government 4 & 5 April 2012 75

Freedom of Information 11 November 2011 76

Governance Residential Seminar 22 & 23 September 2011 19

Handling Conflict Situations for Council Officers 8 August 2011 96Human Resources Seminar 23 March 2012 20

IAP2 Public Participation Community EngagementCertificate

22 & 23 August 2011 (Planningmodule)5 & 6 September 2011(Techniques module)21 September 2011(Communications module)

77

Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for LocalGovernment

27 March 2012 38

Investigation and Court Preparation 1 September 2011 146

Irrigating Public Open Space Implementing the Code ofPractice 1 August 2011 131

Land Division Applications - the Basics 5 June 2012 132

Land Division Applications - Advanced 6 June 2012 133

Land Management Agreements 17 August 2011 134

Leadership - Getting Started 9 August 2011 97

LG Employment Masterclass 16 November 2011 112

Local Government an Introduction 4 July 2011 - Clare5 July 2011 - Loxton7 July 2011 - Wudinna11 July 2011 - Naracoorte19 October 2011 - Adelaide

19 Apr 2012 - Adelaide

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Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes 7 June 2012 39

Managing Cultural Diversity 4 October 2011 98

Managing Roads 22 June 2012 147

Managing Stress and Handling Difficult Conversations 9 February 2012 114

Maybo Conflict Management/Conflict Avoidance 9 September 201128 November 201115 June 2012

115

Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar 29 & 30 July 2011 21

Media Skills for Council Members 28 April 2012 40

Metro Infill Development Tour 7 & 8 July 2011 41

Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Act 24 August 2011 135Natural Resource Management Working with NRM Boards 27 February 2012 136

Navigator Mens Development Program 16 & 17 April and21 & 22 May 2012

116

Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Getting Started

4 July 2011 117

Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Advanced

28 July 2011 118

Online Training Modules N/A 42

Performance Management of Staff Members 15 May 2012 119

Personal Assistants Residential Seminar 10 & 11 November 2011 22

Planning for Infill Development 30 November 2011 137

Policy Development for Council Members 3 November 2011 - Naracoorte18 November 2011 - Wudinna22 November 2011 - Clare24 November 2011 - Adelaide

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Policy Writing - Getting Started 7 February 2012 99

Political Nous - Understanding Influence 23 May 2012 100

Post Election Council Members Training - Follow Up

Intensive Session

12 September 2011 - Naracoorte

15 September 2011 - Clare4 October 2011 - Wudinna7 October 2011 - Adelaide

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Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans 11 April 2012 44

Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans 11 April 2012 45

Procurement, Contract Law and Probity Fundamentals 14 May 2012 79

Project Management 29 & 30 September 2011 148

Public Speaking Skills for Council Members 13 April 2012 46

Quality Service Provision 15 March 2012 101

Rates Administration Fundamentals 28 & 29 May 2012 80

Records Management Fundamentals 15 & 16 August 2011 81

Report Writing 27 July 2011 - Wudinna4 June 2012 - Adelaide 102

Road Opening and Closure Procedures 2 May 2012 149

Section 7 Statements Managing Enquiries 25 March & 10 August 20119 March 2012

138

Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar 3 & 4 August 2011 24

Springboard Womens Development Program 4 & 5 Augustand 12 & 13 September 2011

120

Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation 19 August 2011 103

Strategic Communications Management 5 October 2011 47

Strategic Elements of Rating Policy 26 March 2012 48

Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for GoodGovernance Decision Making

7 September 2011 49

Strategic Funding Partnerships 27 September 2011 82

Strategic Planning - Getting Started 19 September 2011 83

Strategic Planning - Advanced 20 September 2011 84

Strategic Planning for Council Members 5 March 2012 50

Superintending Role for Contracts 11 & 12 July 2011 150

Technical Regulation of Gas and Electrical Safety 28 February 2012 151

Treasury Management 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte29 March 2012 - Clare20 April 2012 - Wudinna

26 April 2012 - Adelaide

51

Trees and the Law 23 November 201120 April 2012

139

Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes 27 April 2012 52

Waste and Resource Recovery Model Contract andTendering Toolkit and Contract Management

29 November 2011 152

Waste Management Reform Seminar 14 October 2011 25

Water Sensitive Urban Design 18 April 2012 140

Whistleblowers (Fraud and Corruption Reporting) 26 September 2011 85

Whistleblowers Protection Act Responsible Officers 26 September 2011 86

Workers Compensation Claims Administration andRehabilitation

16 March 2012 121

Workforce Planning Essentials 12 & 13 October 2011 122


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"To promote, facilitate, enhance and make accessible education and trainingactivities, opportunities and products for the Local Government sector"

Seminars

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Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar

For:Chief Executive Officers.

Program Overview:This seminar will provide the opportunity for CEOs and the LGA to discuss and form a view on arange of issues currently facing Local Government and to identify ways of assisting CouncilMembers to deal with the inherent policy implications.

It will also provide a relaxed environment for country and metropolitan CEOs to hear from expertspeakers on key issues and to interact, share views and generate ideas on a range of often

surprisingly similar problems.

Issues to be considered will be determined in consultation with CEOs prior to the conduct of theseminar.

Presenters:Arange ofspecialist presenters.

Dates: 8 & 9 September 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed in July 2011

Location: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort Golf Links Road, Rowland Flat SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are tobe made direct with the venue

Cost: To be advised

Registration: To register, remember the seminar title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like toattend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out theappropriate fields and click 'submit'.

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Climate Change and Local Government Seminar

For:Council Members, CEOs and Senior Officers.

Program Overview:The physical and regulatory impacts and opportunities that climate change may bring need to beunderstood, planned for and integrated into systems, functions and culture, much the same as theindustrial and technological revolutions experienced in earlier decades.

The projected implications of climate change for Local Government are extensive and will require aheightened level of understanding and action by Councils in coming years.

Local Government also has a significant leadership role in helping local communities understandand adapt to climate change and take advantage of the opportunities that emissions trading maybring.

This one-day seminar will provide participants with an understanding of: science of climate change legal and liability implications of climate change for Local Government

environmental, economic and social cost of climate change impact on Council operations of climate change including infrastructure, public and

environmental health, community services, parks and gardens, rating, economic

development, planning and development planning for climate change carbon trading and reporting.

Presenters:A panel of climate change experts and practitioners

Date: 21 October 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in August 2011

Location: Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide

Cost: To be advised

Catering: Morning tea and light lunch included


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Council Members Governance Residential Program

For:Council Members - CEOs are also welcome to attend.

Program Overview:This program is designed to raise awareness and understanding of governance in Local

Government. It will assist Councils to satisfy their obligations under the Local Government Act1999to support training and development opportunities for Council Members.

A case study based methodology is used and participants are asked to undertake pre-coursereading in preparation for course discussions. The case studies include present-day practicalproblems that Councils are likely to be facing. Participants bring their existing experience andknowledge and work together with presenters and other participants to extend their knowledge andexperience while using optimum methods of decision making and problem solving.

The Certificate of Completion for this program is co-badged LGA and Flinders University.Completion of an optional post-course assignment can lead to the issue of a further Certificate ofAchievement and the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Public

Sector Management at Flinders University.

The program covers:

roles and responsibilities of Councils and Council Members

conflict of interest and register of interests

Council and committee meeting procedures

financial management and reporting.


Dates: 4 & 5 November 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in September 2011

Location: Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are tobe made direct with the venue

Cost: To be advised

Registration: To register, remember the seminar title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like to

attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out theappropriate fields and click 'submit'.

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Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar

For:Council Members - CEOs are also welcome to attend.

Program Overview:To assist Councils to satisfy their obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 to supporttraining and development opportunities for Council Members, the LGA is offering its annualresidential seminar designed to raise awareness and understanding of priority strategic issues.

This seminar provides a unique opportunity for Council Members across the State to hear fromexpert speakers on a range of key issues currently facing Local Government and to share views

with colleagues from other Councils.

Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to:

what's happening on the national scene?

Local Government reform

planning reform and the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and regional plans

assessing a Council's performance

meetings and meeting procedures - what are some of the traps?

developing and sustaining partnerships.

Presenters:

A range of specialist presenters.

Dates: 3 & 4 May 2012

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in March 2012

Location: Arkaba Hotel 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA accommodation andbreakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with thevenue

Cost: To be advised


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Governance Residential Seminar

For:Governance Professionals and other Council Officers with governance responsibilities.

Program Overview:Local Government plays a vital role in the Australian political system with good governance beingvital to local democracy.

Excellence in governance occurs when it is underpinned by accountability, integrity and openness.Governance encompasses the accountability of staff to the elected Council, and Council Membersand staff to the community. It incorporates, for example, the way in which the Council is elected,

makes its decisions and the way in which it interacts with the community.

This seminar will raise awareness and understanding of priority Local Government governanceissues and best practice principles.

Speakers will cover a range of current topics in the governance arena including:

values, ethics and duties of public office

standards of good public administration

dealing with code of conduct issues

whistleblower protection in Local Government

recent legislative changes.

Presenters:A range of specialist presenters.

Dates: 22 & 23 September 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in July 2011

Location: The Lakes Resort Hotel 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA accommodationand breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made directwith the venue

Cost: To be advised


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Human Resources Seminar

For:Human Resources Managers and Officers.

Program Overview:This seminar will provide human resource practitioners and senior executives with an overview ofLocal Government contemporary practice in human resources management with a particular focuson change management issues relating to cross-organisational relationships (shared-services) andcareer coaching.

Workshops, forums and guest speakers will provide excellent opportunities for professional

development and networking for human resources practitioners.

Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to:

topical human resources issues

workforce planning and results

recruitment and retention

employer branding at a sector level

career management and outplacement.


Date: 23 March 2012

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in January 2012

Location: The Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA

Cost: To be advised



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Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar

For:Mayors and Council Chairpersons.

Program Overview:This residential seminar for Mayors and Chairpersons will focus on the challenges inherent tothese positions in Councils.

A case study based methodology will be used to work together with presenters and otherparticipants to extend knowledge and experience while using optimum methods of decision makingand problem solving. The case studies will include present-day practical problems that Mayors and

Chairpersons and their Councils are likely to be facing.

Participants will be asked to undertake some pre-course reading in preparation for the seminar.

Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: water matters planning reforms working with the media Local Government Governance Panel and its role in code of conduct complaints working in a political environment meetings and meeting procedures.


Dates: 29 & 30 July 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in May 2011


Cost: $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event


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Personal Assistants Residential Seminar

For:Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Senior Administration Officers.

Program Overview:Personal Assistants provide critical support to Mayors, Chairpersons, CEOs and Managers toenable them to effectively and efficiently carry out their functions.

The LGAs annual residential seminar for Personal Assistants provides an excellent opportunity forExecutive and Personal Assistants from Councils across the State to discuss and explore a rangeof key topics and to network with colleagues.

The seminar program will include but not be limited to issues such as:

current priority issues for Local Government

governance and statutory compliance (Local Government Governance Panel, legislation,regulations)

office technology

event management

workload management

performance management

personal development

dealing with difficult people/personalities

stress how to manage it managing up

project management

marketing and communications.


Dates: 10 & 11 November 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in September 2011.

Location: The Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes accommodation andbreakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with thevenue

Cost: To be advised


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Post Election Council Members Training

Follow Up Intensive SessionFor: Council Members both newly elected and reelected.

Course Overview: This training is a follow up to the Post Election Council Members Training thatwas delivered after the elections but is also suitable for Council Members who did not attend thosesessions. The content of the sessions will be case study based, providing participants withadditional information and opportunity for discussion and questions based on membersexperiences to date. The training session will cover the following topics:

Representative, Informed and Responsible Decision Making governance in the Local Government context roles and responsibilities Presiding Member, Council Members, CEO

the decision-making process, structure, process and procedures Financial Management

overview of strategic financial issues for Council Members sources of funding and use of debt overview of the budget process and rating matters overview of the role and functions of audit committees

Legal Responsibilities probity in public office including conflict of interest, Section 62 duties, Criminal Law

Consolidation Actand code of conduct primary and ordinary returns indemnity from civil liability

Section 90/91 confidentiality orders access to information

This course is offered to all Councils on an in-house or regional delivery basis. The topicscovered can be tailored to meet the needs of individual Councils and/or regions. Councils areencouraged to hold an in-house session to receive the full benefit of a session tailored to theirCouncils needs. Where an in-house session is not suitable, the LGA will arrange regionalsessions.

Presenters:A range of specialist presenters will provide this training.

Dates/Locations: 12 September 2011 Naracoorte (venue TBA)15 September 2011 Clare (venue TBA)4 October 2011 Wudinna (venue TBA)7 October 2011 Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street,Adelaide

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Cost: In-house: $3,960 incl. GST for full session plus travel and accommodationRegional: $473 per person incl. GST. Discounted rate of $440 per person incl.GST if more than 3 participants from one Council register


Registrations: To register for any of the regional sessions, please go towww.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining. If you would like to organise an in-housesession or another regional session, please email [email protected]

or call 8224 2044 to make a booking.

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Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar

For:Deputy CEOs, Senior and General Managers.

Program Overview:This residential seminar will focus on the challenges inherent to the Deputy CEOs and GeneralManagers positions in Councils.

The seminar will also provide a relaxed environment for country and metropolitan colleagues tointeract, share views and generate ideas on a range of often surprisingly similar problems.

Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: balancing strategic and operational responsibilities influencing organisational culture and cultural change developing relationships with Council Members creating an ethically sound organisation managing deadlines and priorities providing leadership providing frank and fearless advice within the small p and big p politics engaging effectively with the community managing business risk.


Dates: 3 & 4 August 2011 (RESCHEDULED old dates were 4 & 5 August)

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Waste Management Reform Seminar

For:Waste Management and Environment Officers.

Program Overview:This seminar will provide participants with information on a range of topical issues facing LocalGovernment in the area of waste management.

The one-day program will cover the following topics: the changing role of Local Government in waste management development of National Product Stewardship Legislation televisions and computers implementation of the State Waste Strategy 2010-2015 the implications of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy.


Date: 14 October 2011

Time: A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in August 2011


Cost: To be advised



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Council Members,

CEOs andSenior Managers

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CEO Performance Management

For:Council Members, CEOs and Human Resource Managers.

Course Overview:This course has been designed to assist those involved with, or affected by, CEO performancemanagement and appraisal. Participants will be invited to submit CEO performance managementissues before the day (anonymously, if preferred) and these will be used during this practicalworkshop to analyse principles and practices governing the performance management of CEOs.

Participants will gain an understanding of: the general principles of performance management the legal framework, both in statute, and at common law, regulating performance

management in the employer/employee relationship the unique relationship between the CEO and Council and the role of the CEO contract of

employment and key performance indicators best practice in managing CEO performance, including:

o how to get the structures and process righto the feedback cycleo when the going gets tough and performance management gets rougho who can help an overview of who can assist you with the performance

management process.

Presenters:Sathish Dasan and George Karzis, from Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Stuart Moseley,Principal of Connor Homes. Sathish has negotiated many CEO employment contracts in SA LocalGovernment and has been involved first hand in the performance management process of manyCouncil staff members including CEOs. George and has had significant recent experience trainingand advising Council performance management committees. Stuart Mosley has extensiveexperience in public sector management and is a former CEO of the City of Adelaide.

Date: 10 May 2012





Registration: To register, remember the course title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like toattend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out theappropriate fields and click 'submit'.

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Child Friendly Cities

For:Council Members, CEOs and Senior Officers.

Course Overview:South Australia has recently committed to a State Reform Agenda Policy Priority of South Australiaas a Child Friendly State based on the UNICEF model of Child Friendly Cities. This seminar willintroduce the UNICEF model, explore the South Australian approach, discuss the partnershipbetween the Minister for Early Childhood Development and the Local Government Associationunder a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding and introduce the assessment andaccreditation of Child Friendly Cities under the UNICEF Asia Pacific model.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child the UNICEF model of Child Friendly Cities the UNICEF building blocks for developing a Child Friendly City sharing of practical ideas about developing child-friendly communities, with a focus on

young children. the South Australia Child Friendly State reform priority assessment and accreditation as a Child Friendly City under the UNICEF Asia Pacific

model.

Presenters:A range of specialist presenters from the South Australian Department of Education and ChildrensServices.

Date: 7 March 2012



Cost: $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the SouthAustralian Department of Education and Childrens Services. An invoice will be

issued to your Council after the event.

Catering: Light lunch and afternoon tea included.


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Childrens Participation in Democratic

Decision-Making and PlanningFor:Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers.

Course Overview:The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by Australia recognises thatchildren are citizens with rights to have a say in decisions that affect them and to have theiropinions taken into account. Active participation by children in communities also provides acommunity centered ethos which results in greater participation in their communities as adults.This in turn has significant long term economic and social benefits. By taking into accountchildrens views and engaging children in decision making, better decisions can be made by all

spheres of government in the planning and design of programs, environments and activities thatbest meet the needs of children and families. This course will explore the benefits of consultingwith children and techniques and strategies that can be adopted in the context of LocalGovernment and community planning.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: childrens voice and active participation in the context of the United Nations Convention on

the Rights of the Child and the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities framework the importance of childrens participation in community planning strategies and tools for consulting with young children, including a focus on Aboriginal

children, children with disabilities and additional needs, and remote and isolated children case studies of childrens participation in the design and planning of urban environments an introduction to consulting with children for the purposes of developing Council

Childrens Plans to ensure the strategic direction needed for the effective developmentand coordination of family centered services, programs and initiatives for children.

Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Designing Outdoor LearningEnvironments for Young Children course that may also be of interest.

Presenter:Professor Pauline Harris, the de Lissa Chair in Early Childhood Research (a joint partnershiparrangement between the South Australia Department of Education and Childrens Services andthe University of South Australia).

Date: 8 May 2012



Cost: $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the SouthAustralian Department of Education and Childrens Services. An invoice will beissued to your Council after the event.

Catering: Morning tea included

Registration: To register, remember the course title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like to


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Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests,

Governance Roles and ResponsibilitiesFor:Council Members, CEOs and Governance Officers.

Course Overview:This course will provide information on the following issues:

Conflict of Interest an overview of the conflict of interest provisions in the LocalGovernment Act 1999 including what a prescribed interest is, when a prescribed interestwill arise, and what the individual (either a Council Member or Council Officer who has aprescribed interest) must do inthat event.

Register of Interests an overview of the legislative requirements to complete and lodge

primary and ordinary returns including consideration of the form and content of the returns,the consequences for the provision of false information and the status of, and accessibilityto, the Register.

Governance Roles and Responsibilities a focus on the legal and other responsibilities ofpersons appointed by Councils to external bodies as members.

A practical role-play may be utilised to actively demonstrate issues.Participants will gain skills and knowledge of the:

conflict of interest provisions under the Local Government Act, 1999 register of interests requirements various types of bodies to which Council Members and Officers are appointed roles to which Council Members and Officers may be appointed and the obligations which

flow from that differing meeting formats and obligations upon members liability issues (with input from the LGA Mutual Liability Scheme).

Presenters:Michael Kelledy, Natasha Jones and Cimon Burke from Wallmans Lawyers and Robyn Daly fromthe LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Michaels expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporatepolicy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities.Natasha is a key member of Wallmans Lawyers Local Government team, providing strategic legaladvice to Councils on a diverse range of issues. Cimon advises Councils in matters relating togovernance, planning and environment, and regulatory functions. Robyn will provide input from theSchemes perspective.

AdelaideDates:

26 October 20111 May 2012

RegionalSession Dates:

5 October 2011 - Wudinna10 October 2011 - Naracoorte13 October 2011 - Clare


Location: Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, AdelaideNOTE:Regional venues to be advised




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Council and Committee Meeting

Procedures and Chairing Skills

For:Council Members, Committee Members, Mayors, CEOs and Council Officers responsible foradvising on meeting processes.

Course Overview:This course is designed to:

increase participants understanding of the legislative requirements in relation to theprocess and procedures involved in Local Government meetings and participation in

meetings develop participants own skills and strategies to enable them to chair Local Government

meetings more effectively and productively, in accordance with the requirements of theLocal Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings)Regulations 2000.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: application of the provisions of the Act and the Regulations in relation to procedures at

Council and Council Committee meetings meeting processes roles and responsibilities knowledge and skills required to contribute effectively to decision making processes how to chair Local Government meetings how to develop skills and strategies to undertake the role of presiding member more

effectively and productively.

Presenter:Marjorie Schulze of Optimum Consulting is a regular presenter of informative and practical LocalGovernment training.

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Council Development Assessment Panel

Member FundamentalsFor:Members of Council Development Assessment Panels (CDAPs), and Planning Officers/Managerswho attend CDAP meetings. All members newly appointed to CDAPs are particularly encouragedto attend.

Course Overview:Councils are required (with certain exceptions) to establish a Council Development AssessmentPanel comprised of independent members, Council Members and/or Council officers. This coursewill provide participants with the basic information and knowledge to operate effectively as a CDAPmember.

The course will provide participants with an understanding of: overview of the planning framework role and responsibilities of CDAPs relationship between Council staff and CDAPs development assessment

o understanding the Development Plano non-complying developmento global influences e.g. sustainability, climate changeo hearing applicants/representorso determining/advising a decision reasons for approval/refusal

Environment, Resources and Development Court

Presenters:Representatives fromthe LGA together with Garth Heynen, Director Heynen Planning Consultantsand James Hilditch, Principal, Hilditch Lawyers. Garth has worked on a range of planning relatedactivities including implementing a Federal Government initiative to determine best practice inCouncil development assessment procedures, providing expert evidence in the Environment,Resources and Development Court and preparing Development Plan Amendments for Councils.James has practiced exclusively in the Local Government area for the past 15 years and acts formany Local Government bodies.

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Developing and Sustaining Partnerships

For:CEOs, General Managers and Senior Officers engaged in establishing partnerships withgovernment, community and business to progress Council projects.

Course Overview:Partnering between the business, government and community sectors will be critical to solvingmany of the complex policy and operational challenges we face in our local and regional areas.

But just how can you partner efficiently and effectively with other sectors and achieve realoutcomes?

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the benefits and risks for Local Government in partnering with business, community groups

and other spheres of government to deliver projects and programs the partnering challenges we face some structured approaches to getting action from partnering efforts.

Presenter:Ian Dixon Founder and Principal of Dixon Partnership Solutions (DPS). DPS has undertaken manypartnering projects, developed alliance models for economic development initiatives, undertakenreviews of regional development initiatives and regional partnership agreements, as well as

coached and mentored partners in how to work effectively across boundaries. Ian is aninternationally accredited Partnership Broker. He previously held a number of chief executivepositions within the South Australian State Government in areas such as Industry & Trade, Mines& Energy and Local Government as well as Executive Director of the Local Government BoundaryReform Board.

Date: A date will be provided if we receive enough expressions of interest



Cost: $638 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event.

Each participant will receive a manual which contains all materials required forthe course.


Expressionsof Interest:

To register your interest in this training, please email [email protected]

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Integrity Principles, Systems and

Operations for Local Government

For:Council Members, CEOs, Governance and other Council Officers exercising powers, functions andduties under legislation.

Course Overview:This course will provide participants with an understanding of the statutory requirements, as well asthe principles and practice governing officers within a public authority, including obligations under:

Local Government Act 1999

Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.

Participants will gain an understanding of: principles of public life trust and public institutions guide to ethical decision making integrity systems, including the role of the Ombudsman conduct that may constitute fraud or corruption managing complaints made under the relevant legislation.

Presenters:Richard Bingham, South Australian Ombudsman, George Karzis, Special Counsel, NormanWaterhouse Lawyers and Kym Kelly, LGAs Local Government Governance Panel Chair. Richardwas formerly Chair of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission and Independent Assessor for theredress process for people who suffered abuse in State care in Tasmania. Richard was alsoformerly Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Justice and acted as Ombudsman and HealthComplaints Commissioner. George has conducted investigations into alleged breaches of Codesof Conduct involving both staff and Council Members as well as advising clients on dealing withinvestigations by third parties, such as the Ombudsman. Kym will provide input from the LGGovernance Panels perspective.

Date: 27 March 2012





Registration: To register, remember the course title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like toattend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the

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Managing Confl ict - Understanding Mediation Processes

For:Council Members, Governance Officers and CEOs.

Course Overview:This course will focus on understanding the nature of conflict and develop some skills in managingand resolving disputes to restore and maintain relationships in the ongoing working environment ofCouncils. In particular, it will address conflicts between:

Council Members and Council Members Council Members and Council CEOs Council Members and Council Staff (senior staff in particular) Council Members/Council and outside third parties.

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the processes and how the skillsgained can assist in maintaining relationships for a positive outcome.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the role of mediation and other conflict resolution processes the nature and what fuels conflict identify ways to address conflict situations self care when dealing with conflict situations.

Presenters:Sandy Policansky and Elizabeth Williamson, Members of the Institute of Arbitrators and MediatorsAustralia (IAMA). Sandy is an Accredited Mediator and Coach in the IAMA Mediation trainingcourse. Sandy is also a Counselling Service Manager at Davidson Trahaire Corpsych, a nationalcounselling service to organisations whose customers include a number of Local Governmentorganisations. Elizabeth is an Accredited Mediator and has completed the National IAMAMediation Course. Elizabeth is a Senior Counsellor/Consultant for Davidson Trahaire Corpsych,has her own private practice and is a member of the Leaders Institute of SA.IAMA provides services in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including arbitration,mediation, adjudication, conciliation, and expert determination, and is involved in the professionaldevelopment, training and accreditation of ADR across Australia and Internationally.

Date: 7 June 2012





Registration: To register, remember the course title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like to


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Media Skills for Council Members

For:Council Members.

Course Overview:The aim of this course is to provide participants with the basics of working with journalists andbroadcasters.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what makes positive media coverage what different media (electronic and print) want from you how to craft the message including how to write and pitch a good media release effective strategies to deal with media inquiries basic interview techniques for television, radio and print how to handle good news and bad news situations.

Participants will be provided with comprehensive course notes and supporting materials.Presenter:Kate Reynolds, Consultant. Kates background is in community development and adult educationand this includes being a Member of the Legislative Council of the SA Parliament, serving onvarious parliamentary and community committees and serving as a Council Member at the formerDistrict Council of Mount Pleasant. Kate now works as a facilitator and trainer and draws on herexperience of the highs and lows of many different public speaking situations to present aninteractive program which will increase the understanding, skill and confidence of the participants.Date: 28 April 2012






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Metro Infil l Development Tour

For:Metropolitan CEOs and Mayors.

Tour Overview:The delivery of the Plan for Greater Adelaide relies on embracing both greenfield development andinfill consolidation. The Metro Infill Development Tour will provide a sound basis for developmentapproaches in the inner and middle ring suburbs of Adelaide.

This two day tour will cover: understanding the targets set by State Government to achieve the 70/30 split

o anticipated change of approach to development in the inner and middle ringsuburbs, particularly along the transit corridors

o the scale of change needed and the change in character that is expected in theseareas

review of issues facing communities to accept higher densityo community issueso vision settingo overview of issues raised and mechanisms used to address these issues in recent

developments the good, bad and ugly outcomes if urban design principles are not achieved how to successfully negotiate for infrastructure and the mechanisms to achieve this

whats in it for Councils.

Presenters:Arange ofspecialist presenters refer to program.

Dates: 7 & 8 July 2011 (RESCHEDULED old dates 10 & 11 March 2011)

Time: A program for the tour will be emailed to Councils in February 2011

Cost: Full Tour (including dinner, accommodation and breakfast)- $517 including GST

Registration: To register, remember the Tour title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like to attendfrom the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fieldsand click 'submit'.

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Online Training Modules

For:Council Members and Governance Officers.

Online Training Overview:The provision of quality training and education opportunities for Council Members is vital for theongoing development of good governance practices in Local Government. After the elections it isimportant to provide all Council Members with a range of training and development options and theonline training modules will be of benefit to all Councils as part of their induction programs for newCouncil Members.

This online training will augment the existing face to face training programs provided by Councilsand the LGA Education and Training Service.

Councils that experience difficulties in accessing traditional learning opportunities because of thedistances involved may find this method of training particularly useful. Council Members withlimited time available to attend training sessions may also find that the online training allows themto complete modules at a time and pace that suits them.

Six online training modules for Council Members are available as follows: roles and responsibilities of Councils roles and responsibilities of Council Members

conflict of interest register of interests Council and committee meeting procedures financial management and reporting

The training modules are available via a learning management system (LMS) that is tailored to thespecific needs of Local Government. A LMS administrator has been appointed at each Council toenrol local users. To register interest in undertaking this training please contact your CouncilsCEO.

Users can either undertake all six modules or choose the individual modules required. It isestimated that each module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

There will be a charge of $44 (including GST) per user per module for undertaking these modules.Invoices will be forwarded to Councils after new users are enrolled.

For further information please contact the LGA Education and Training Service on 8224 2026 oremail [email protected].

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Policy Development for Council Members

For:Council Members and Governance Officers.

Course Overview:Having a suite of robust and up-to-date policies is the cornerstone of good governance forCouncils.

This course will provide an overview of the LGA Good Governance Framework and will explore therelationship between good governance and good policies. A Council case study will also be usedto provide examples.

Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of the difference between strategic policy, operational policy and public policy Good Governance Framework for Local Government public policy and Local Government policy development and review processes role of Council officers, Council Members and communities in policy development and

review practical and challenging examples of policy development and review.

Presenter:

Kate Reynolds, independent trainer and consultant. Kate writes and delivers customised personaland organisational development training programs for government and non-government workersand volunteers. Kate assists both paid and unpaid staff of a wide range of organisations toestablish or review and renew their structures, services, programs, policies, plans and toolkits. ACouncil representative will provide a case study.

AdelaideDate:

24 November 2011 RegionalSession Dates:

3 November 2011 - Naracoorte18 November 2011 - Wudinna22 November 2011 - Clare



NOTE:Regional venues to be advised



Registration: To register, remember the course title and please go to:www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining- select the event you would like to attendfrom the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fieldsand click 'submit'.

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Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans

For:For CEOs, Asset Managers and Senior Finance Officers responsible for suggesting proposedframework constraints for, and content of, their Councils Infrastructure and Asset ManagementPlans.

Course Overview:This course has been developed to assist participants to reflect on experiences in preparing initialInfrastructure and Asset Management Plans and undertake future updates. Its aim is to provideguidance on the development of framework strategies to assist with asset management planningdecisions.

The course will provide participants with an understanding of: how to determine affordable service standards relevant to particular local circumstances the need to base asset maintenance and renewal intervention points on minimising whole

of life net economic costs not cashflow availability projections how to manage mismatches between cashflow availability and cashflow need the relevance or not of recorded depreciation for asset management planning how to resolve conflicts between asset management planning projected needs and long-

term financial planning constraints.

Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Preparing and Updating Long-Term

Financial Plans that may also be of interest.

Presenter:John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experienceincluding Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office forState/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Governmentoperations with particular emphasis on infrastructure financial management.

Date: 11 April 2012

Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm



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Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans

For:For CEOs and Senior Finance Officers responsible for suggesting strategies that underpin aCouncils long-term financial plan.

Course Overview:Different Councils use different software and models to prepare their long-term financial plans. Thiscourse is not intended to provide guidance on input of data to any particular software model.Material presented and discussed will focus on how to identify and determine key information andassumptions and develop an appropriate financial strategy taking account of relevant local factors.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what key assumptions should be specified and the basis of their estimates the need to recognize, and options to accommodate, future expected price movements the need to vary some indicator target ranges over time what types of sensitivity analysis should be undertaken and how to present results what level of functional and activity level financial information should be provided what written explanatory content should be included how to make trade-offs to achieve financial targets

Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Preparing and Updating AssetManagement Plans that may also be of interest.

Presenter:John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experienceincluding Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office forState/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Governmentoperations with particular emphasis on financial management.

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Strategic Elements of Rating PolicyFor:CEOs, Corporate Services Directors and others responsible for researching and advising anelected Council on a recommended structure for a rating strategy or whether a current strategywarrants review. This course while having a technical emphasis is also suitable for CouncilMembers with a particular interest in rating theory considerations.

Course Overview:The Local Government Act 1999 provides considerable flexibility regarding the method of ratingadopted by a Council and requires that the Council annually model and assess the impact of itsrates structure on the community. Councils should regularly review and be able to defend theirrating system particularly in terms of relative benefits received by and capacity to pay of differentclasses of ratepayers and changes in these characteristics that may have occurred over time.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the merits of, and when and to whatextent to consider using, the following rating tools based on community and propertycharacteristics in their areas:

site, capital or assessed annual values fixed charges or minimum rates differential rates special rates service charges or service rates caps rebates postponement arrangements.

Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Annual Report Preparation coursethat may also be of interest.

Presenter:John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experienceincluding Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office ofState/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Governmentoperations with particular emphasis on financial management.

Date: 26 March 2012

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Strategic Planning for Council Members

For:Council Members.

Course Overview:The course has been designed to provide an understanding of the Local Government strategicplanning process, integrated planning and Council Members roles within this. The course willprovide practical ways to ensure that the strategic direction is being driven throughout the Councilensuring community aspirations are linked to Council vision, strategy and performance outcomes.Participants will gain an understanding of successful approaches to strategic planning from anational and international perspective and take away practical examples and templates.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: thinking strategically strategic management, integrated planning and the strategic plan engagement and consultation with the community and other key stakeholders building the strategic plan the role of Council Members strategic plan development from vision to strategies what makes a good strategic plan performance of the strategic plan.

Please note: there are also Strategic Planning Getting Started and Strategic Planning -Advanced courses being offered.

Presenter:Brad Smith of CAM Management Solutions. Brad has extensive senior management experience inthe public sector, including General Manager overseeing strategic planning, performancemeasurement and quality management for a key economic development agency in the State publicsector. Brad has facilitated over 20 strategic plans for metropolitan and rural Councils andorganisations in South Australia and interstate. Brad has also led the development of Councilservice strategic plans as well as a number of service, organisational and governance reviews.

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Treasury Management

For:

CEOs, Senior Finance Officers, Audit Committee Members and Council Members with specifictreasury management responsibilities.

Course Overview:Councils are sometimes still managing treasury activities in ways that were more appropriate in thecash accounting era. Most Councils could reduce their risk exposure to interest rate movementsand at the same time make considerable savings from better management of their borrowings andinvestments.

This course will provide participants with an understanding of: when Councils should borrow money when and how Councils should invest funds whether reserves should be cash backed the role of internal borrowings what type of loans should a Council take out - fixed or variable interest rates, fixed term

with regular interest, or interest and principal payments, or floating balances that can berepaid or redrawn.

How to implement and maintain a treasury management system.

Please note: this course is being held the same day in Adelaide as the Annual Business PlanPreparation course that may also be of interest.

Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L has over 25 years of Local Government experienceincluding as Council Member, Director and CEO and Executive Director of both the LGA and the

Office of State/Local Government Relations. John drafted the LGA Financial SustainabilityAdvisory Committee endorsed information papers for Councils on debt management, financialtargets and model treasury management policy and supporting guidelines.

AdelaideDate:

26 April 2012 Regional SessionDates:

13 March 2012 - Naracoorte29 March 2012 - Clare20 April 2012 - Wudinna

Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm (Adelaide)2:30pm to 5:00pm (Regional) the regional sessions will be held on the sameday as the Annual Business Plan Preparation and Budget ManagementInformation and Reporting courses 3 courses in one day

Location: Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, AdelaideNOTE:Regional venues to be advised

Cost: $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the eventAttend two sessions and get them both for $352 including GSTAttend three sessions and get them all for $440 including GST


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Governance

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MISSION

KEY GOALS

1. Facilitate the continued development and enhancement of

Local Government in South Australia.

2. Continue to build stronger relationships with State and Federal

Governments and other key stakeholders.

3. Promote and advance opportunities for improved funding for

South Australian Councils.

4. Promote a greater understanding of Local Government with all

stakeholders, and encourage increased community engagement

with Council democratic processes.

To represent and provide leadership and support to Councils for the benefit

of the South Australian Community.

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Affordable Housing in Development Plans

For:Strategic and Policy Planners involved in the development of local housing strategies and policy.

Course Overview:This course outlines the SA Affordable Housing Planning Framework including planning policy foraffordable housing in Development Plans and case studies from various Councils that haveimplemented affordable housing projects.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

affordable housing policies and strategies in South Australia use of the planning system to achieve affordable housing outcomes incorporating affordable housing policy and strategies into Development Plans innovative mechanisms and project ideas to achieve affordable housing.

Presenters:Presenters from Housing SA and the Department of Planning and Local Government will presentthis course.

Date: 25 August 2011 (old date 22 July 2011)

Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm





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