The MAV offers intensive workshops that address the following competencies:
Refer to the Resources section on this page for Councillor Development workshop dates, information and registration forms. To run any of these workshops in-house, please contact Jodie Kaa jkaa@mav.asn.au 03 9667 5524.
Back to top
For more information see Councillor Development Credits in Resources section.
The MAV Knowledge Centre delivers personal development in small groups (max 20) for councillors who want to take their development to the highest level.
Creating Great Places (Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November) This program will discuss what place making is to allow appropriate planning and evolution of vibrant, successful and beautiful public spaces. Download workshop brochure File size: 85 KB Register online>
Project Management for Councillors and Professionals (Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November) This program will help councillors improve their strategic thinking and actions to achieve stronger personal and community outcomes. Download workshop brochure File size: 85 KB Register online>
Resilient Leadership and High Performing Councillors (Thursday 26 November) This program will strengthen your role as leaders in your council and the community. Download workshop brochure File size: 85 KB Register online>
So You Think You've Got What it Takes to be a LG Leader? (Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November) The two-day workshop will examine skills and competencies aspiring local government CEOs should have. Download workshop brochure File size: 57 KB Register online>
So You Think You Know What Good Governance Is? (Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November) This two-day workshop will examine the most important components of good governance in local government. Download workshop brochure File size: 91 KB Register online>
A highlight of the councillor professional development calendar is the MAV Councillor Development Weekend. Held in July each year, it attracts on average 200 councillors. The program is tailored exclusively for local government elected representatives and the program blends topical issues affecting the sector, skill and capability development for the role of councillor, with opportunities for networking and time-out activities.
The format comprises a Friday night welcome dinner, high profile keynote speakers, skill development workshops, Saturday night dinner and entertainment. An attractive feature of the weekend is that partners and children are welcome and a Kids' Club and a Partner’s Program are offered.
Find out more about this years event in the Major Events section of the website >
The Fellowship, sponsored by McArthur Management Services, is a $10,000 study grant that allows a current Victorian councillor to undertake international research on an issue of significance to the local government sector.
Find out more information about the Fellowship>
Councillor Competency Framework
Download the Councillor Competency Framework Discussion Paper 2006 File size: 400 KB
Getting Started/New Councillor Welcome (December 2008) Download Welcome File size: 177 KB Download Getting Things Done File size: 34 KB Download the Context File size: 42 KB Download Roles, Responsibilities and Obligations File size: 64 KB Download Understanding Local Government Finance & Budgeting File size: 59 KB Download the Future of Local Government File size: 486 KB Download Relationships File size: 75 KB Download Closing Remarks File size: 78 KB
Environment Management Fundamentals 25 Oct 2007
Download the Presentation on Waste Management and Resource Efficiency - Ben Morris File size: 1.5 MB
Download the Presentation on Water Management - Pablo Brait File size: 857 KB
Download the Presentation on Natural Resource Management - Luke Murphy File size: 462 KB