Webinars
Curated case studies and webinar series for candidates, councillors and councils
Part of our suite of local council training resources, our complimentary webinar series reflects on the lessons to be learnt from the experiences of others. Many local councils face similar issues and many councillors have common experiences. Occasionally, some of the juicy stuff ends up before the Courts, in a Tribunal or even the subject of an inquiry. Our webinar series help councillors to learn from the successes and missteps of others.
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Setting yourself up for success in elected life
Wednesday
9 February 2022
9.00am to 10.00am
Many new councillors have described becoming an elected representative as one of the steepest learning curves of their lives. In this webinar, we share four key strategies to make the transition from campaign mode to governing as smooth as possible....
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Managing the general manager
The relationship between the elected body and the general manager is critical to the success of a local council. When this relationship deteriorates or breaks down, it can have significant impacts. This includes on the council and the wider community. Often there are...
The low down on Code of Conduct cases
All elected officials including councillors must comply with the Code of Conduct. At times, the Code of Conduct is not followed and allegations about misconduct end up before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Lessons to be learnt from the Balranald inquiry
The dismissal of a local council by the Minister of Local Government does not happen very often. When it does occur, it has significant ramifications for the council and its community. It is also an opportunity for other councils to learn from what has gone wrong and...
Ten questions to answer before standing
This free webinar is for community leaders thinking about standing for the next local council election in New South Wales in September 2021. It will guide you through ten questions to answer to help you make the decision to stand and to prepare you for office.