2013 Future of Local Government National Summit

22 and 23 May 2013

This summit is about embracing and driving change. There will be international and Australian speakers, and it will incorporate a review of the vision and game plan for the sector.

The Participatory Budgeting Project in New York: let the people decide

24 May 2013

A comprehensive case study of eight municipalities in Brazil analyzing the successes and failures of participatory budgeting has suggested that it often results in more equitable public spending, greater government transparency and accountability, increased levels of public participation (especially by marginalized or poorer residents), and democratic and citizenship learning.

The Brilliant Local Council of the Future

24 May 2013

This highly inclusive workshop will explore the strategic challenges facing local government and analyse preferred strategic directions for the future. The workshop will be a breakthrough experience for those with an interest in achieving greater collaboration, both across local government and also with other levels of government.

2013 National Local Government Infrastructure and Asset Management Conference

29 and 30 May 2013

Strengthening leadership and influence to deliver better outcomes. Integrating community priorities, asset management and service planning. Does your Council’s Long Term Financial Plan reflect reality?

Planning and Economic Development: A Critical Relationship

June 2013

The Planning and Economic Development program is a one and a half day workshop that aims to help participants further develop their understanding of strategic and statutory planning from an economic development perspective, with a particular focus on rural land use and town planning.

Climate Change and Road Management Financial Modelling Workshop

This workshop presents the results of a National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) research project to develop a financial model to calculate the impacts of climate change on three major asset classes of importance to Australian Councils – sealed roads (both hotmix and spray sealed) and unsealed roads.

MAV Knowledge Centre: Media Awareness & Skills Training Workshop

MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne

This program will assist councillors in better understanding the media, more effectively preparing and managing the message, developing the skills to manage and deal with difficult questions and creating greater skills and confidence in controlling the interview. Important for any councillor finding themselves in a spokesperson role. This program will offer practical interview skills, practice and review.

MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference

July 2013

The MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference will focus on the game changers – repositioning rural and regional Victoria in fast moving times.

MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference

July 2013

The MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference will focus on the game changers – repositioning rural and regional Victoria in fast moving times.

MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference

July 2013

The MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference will focus on the game changers – repositioning rural and regional Victoria in fast moving times.

MAV Knowledge Centre: Negotiation & Influencing Skills

MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne

This program assists councillors in developing skills and tools to make them better communicators and negotiators in dealing with community, colleagues and council. The workshop explores how to understand better the needs of others in a negotiation and how to create outcomes that are respectful and positive. This program is a must for any councillor who wants to be more influential in their negotiations. The program build on real life experiences and role plays.

MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference

July 2013

The MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference will focus on the game changers – repositioning rural and regional Victoria in fast moving times.

MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference

July 2013

The MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference will focus on the game changers – repositioning rural and regional Victoria in fast moving times.

MAV Knowledge Centre: Presentation Skills Taming Workshop

MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne

This program assists councillors in being more accomplished and more confident public speakers. Councillors will learn how to prepare a presentation, dealing with nerves, how to look and how one sounds. The session covers practical presentation skills, tips and techniques and allows for practice and review. This is a must for councillors thrust into the role of public speaker who wish to improve their skills and confidence. This session includes the creation, delivery and critique of a presentation by all in attendance.

MAV Knowledge Centre: Meeting Procedure Workshop

MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne

This program will cover the relevant sections of the Act, Local Laws, role of the chair, types of motions, order of debate, amendments, divisions, suspension of standing orders, notice of motion, voting, points of order, rescission motions, dissent from the chair and much more. A must for councillors who wish to improve their meeting performance and for those charged with the role of chairing meetings. This program will include roll plays to increase confident in moving, seconding, debating or amending motions.

MAV Knowledge Centre: Local Government Legislative Framework Workshop

MAV, Level 11, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne

This program explores the legislative framework, major Acts and their impact on the role of councillors. This workshop sets out the Federal, State and local government relationships and provides an introduction to local government legislation for councillors. A must for councillors who need an introduction to the legislative framework that informs the roles and responsibilities of councillors.

MAV Councillor Development Weekend 2013

See the forest through the trees

The MAV Councillor Development Weekend is the must attend program on the local government calendar. This exciting program celebrates 15 years as the principle training, development and networking event for Victorian councillors.

MAV Councillor Development Weekend 2013

See the forest through the trees

The MAV Councillor Development Weekend is the must attend program on the local government calendar. This exciting program celebrates 15 years as the principle training, development and networking event for Victorian councillors.

MAV Councillor Development Weekend 2013

See the forest through the trees

The MAV Councillor Development Weekend is the must attend program on the local government calendar. This exciting program celebrates 15 years as the principle training, development and networking event for Victorian councillors.