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Councillor Development

	About Councillor Development
	Councillor Development Latest News
	Knowledge Centre
	Councillor Development Weekend (CDW)
	McArthur Management Services Local Government Fellowship
	Cranlana Colloquium
	Resources

About Councillor Development

The MAV offers intensive workshops that address the following competencies:

Personal Effectiveness
Leadership
Governance
Land Use Planning
Strategy
Relationship Management
Finance
Environment & Asset Management

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.

Councillor Development Latest News

Councillor Development Program 2009

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) will again be offering its induction program for newly elected and re-elected councillors ollowing the November 2008 council elections. Councillor Fundamentals comprises a free half-day workshop followed by four full-day workshops in regional locations across four, each targeting one of the core skills needed to perform the duties of a councillor. Download the brochure with early information about the MAV's program to assist your councils' planning for councillor induction. More detail on the content of each workshop and pricing will be provided closer to the elections.

For the brochure please see the Resources section below.

Discounted Councillor Development Credits
The MAV is offering councils the opportunity to purchase discounted councillor development credits with their 2007/08 MAV subscription. A council may, with a single resolution approve the purchase of a year’s worth of MAV councillor professional development and events.

Councils that decide to take up the pre-payment offer will:

Receive a pool of credit points to be redeemed by any or all of its councillors when they attend designated MAV workshops and events (see list over) during the 2007/08 financial year;
Save around 10% on workshops and events; and
Eliminate the need for approvals, purchase orders, credit cards or cheques and reduce the time and effort of councillors and councillor support staff.

For more information see Councillor Development Credits in Resources section.

Knowledge Centre

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.
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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.
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Resilient Leadership and High Performing Councillors (Thursday 26 November)
This program will strengthen your role as leaders in your council and the community.
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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
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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>

Councillor Development Weekend (CDW)

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 >

McArthur Management Services Local Government Fellowship

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>

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Cranlana Colloquium

The Colloquium is a 6-day leadership seminar run by the Myer Foundation. It challenges leaders from business, government and community to examine their values, ethics and vision through the prism of classical and contemporary readings, enabling participants to reflect on their leadership style, judgement and decision-making capability. One local government participant will join a group of 20 leaders from corporate, not-for-profit and government organisations at each of the four colloquia each year. Contact Andrew Rowe, Councillor Development & Promotion Consultant arowe@mav.asn.au

For application information please see resources below.

Resources

Councillor Fundamentals 2009

The Municipal Association of Victoria’s induction program for newly elected and re-elected councillors. It comprises four full-day workshops in regional locations across four months in 2009, each targeting one of the core skills needed to perform the duties of a councillor. The workshops bring you up to date with important legislative changes, introduce you to key tools and link you into state-wide networks for advice and support.