Our Mayoral Program targets the special skills needed to perform the role of mayor and deputy mayor.

The program commenced with an induction event on Thursday 7 December 2017. Further training events and peer-to-peer topical discussion networks are scheduled throughout 2018.

Some of these training events topics are:

• Senior leadership
• Chairing council meetings
• Managing relationships
• Managing and modelling good conduct
• Mayor's Annual Plan – how to plan, map and achieve annual action plan or KPIs
• Conflict of Interest – what is it and how to manage conflicts of interest
• Senior negotiation and Influencing capabilities
• Media skills training for mayors and deputy mayors.
• Our program is designed to draw out the real world challenges and experiences of mayors and provide a rich
• Opportunity to learn, debate, challenge and understand the complexities of being mayor.

It draws on the shared wisdom of current and past mayors. The program explores relevant mayor/CEO dynamics and examines the requirements under the Act, community expectations, and the many roles and practical challenges of the position.

Attendees will obtain:

• A deeper understanding of the role of mayor
• Insights into the practical realities of the role
• A stronger grounding in the critical challenges of the mayoral year
• The opportunity to set goals
• A unique opportunity to work through critical issues with peers grappling with similar issues
• The capacity to be more effective in the role for your council, your community and yourself
• A supportive network.

Registration information

Mayoral training program events registration is open now.

For more information, contact:

Julie-Ann Undrill
Manager, Events and Sponsorship
jundrill@mav.asn.au
(03) 9667 5557