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Councillor Development
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| 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. Back to top | |
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MAV/Swinburne University Graduate Diploma in Management
The MAV, in partnership with Swinburne University, is offering a Graduate Program designed specifically for employees and councillors of MAV member councils. This MAV sponsored award program offers participants wishing to enhance their performance, and build capability for the future an opportunity to build their competencies in leadership, governance and strategy.
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| AICD - Governance Essentials for Local Government | This program is offered by the MAV for Councillors wanting to take their knowledge and confidence to a higher level. The program, incorporating 3 short courses, provides high quality education by experienced facilitators.
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| Councillor Fundamentals |
Councillor Fundamentals 2010 builds on the program offered in 2009 to provide greater depth for councillors who now have some experience under their belt, and want to take the next step in their professional development. Three workshops will be delivered in six locations, each targeting one of the core skills needed to perform strongly as a councillor.
Download Councillor Fundamentals 2010 brochure File size: 148KB
Governance Fundamentals
A full-day workshop on governance principles and processes. Areas covered include principles of good governance; setting a vision for council; implementation of that vision and strategic priorities; balancing the strategic and representational roles; and understanding council planning cycles. This program will be facilitated by highly experienced former local government Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Shanahan.
Download Governance Fundamentals 2010 brochure File size: 96KB
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Councillor Fundamentals Mid-year Program
Councillor Fundamentals mid-year program builds on the programs offered during 2009 and early 2010 to provide greater depth for councillors who have some experience under their belt, and want to take the next step in their professional development.
Download Councillor Fundamentals Mid-year Program brochure File size: 156KB
Meeting Conduct & Negotiation Fundamentals
A full-day workshop on meeting conduct, rules and negotiation skills. Areas covered include understanding meeting processes and conduct; understanding the rules of debate; protocols and conventions; chairing; managing conflict; hard and soft tools and techniques; and bringing people on board. The program is facilitated by Marion McLeod who brings considerable experience in the corporate, media and local government world.
Download Meeting Conduct and Negotiation Fundamentals 2010 brochure File size: 95KB
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Planning Fundamentals
A full-day workshop on the planning system, its processes and practical application. Areas covered include how the system works, roles and responsibilities, community engagement, strategic implementation and issues in the chamber. The program is facilitated by a highly experienced team led by Liz Johnstone, Manager, Planning Policy and Projects, MAV.
Download Planning Fundamentals 2010 brochure File size: 153KB
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Rights & Responsibilities: Victorian Human Rights Charter
A full-day workshop on The Victorian Charter of Human Rights. Areas covered include understanding the Charter and the opportunities and challenges it presents for councils and in particular, what it means for councillors. The program is facilitated by a team of highly experience lawyers from the Human Rights Law Resource Centre.
Download Human Rights Charter Fundamentals 2010 brochure File size: 95KB
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Contact: Andrew Rowe, Phone: 03 9667 5549, Email: arowe@mav.asn.au
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| 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 >
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| 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 program 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 Councillor will join a group of 20 leaders from corporate, not-for-profit and government organisations. The MAV provides scholarships twice each year for this program. Contact Andrew Rowe, arowe@mav.asn.au
For application information please see resources below.
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