Councillor Development Program
The MAV Councillor Development Program offers a range of learning and development opportunities, to assist councillors build the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform their role as prescribed in the Local Government Act 2020.
In 2022 we will offer our training workshops as combination of Online & In Person events. Should we need to make a change based on current COVID-19 advise, we will contact registered attendees prior to the event. For more information about the current restrictions in Victoria visit: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
For more information please contact learningandevents@mav.asn.au.
2022 Councillor Development Calendar
For detailed information such as costs and program outlines please click on the ‘Details’ link.
| Course | Date | Time | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Land Use Planning & Building (This workshop is inclusive of 2 online sessions) |
Session 1: Wednesday 13 July Session 2: Wednesday 20 July |
Session 1: 1:30pm-5pm Session 2: 1:30pm-5pm | Online | Details |
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making | Friday 15 July | 9:30am-4:30pm | Online | Details |
| Community Leadership | Thursday 21 July | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 28 July | 10am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Social Media | Thursday 4 August | 9:30am-3:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | Thursday 11 August | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Conflict Management | Friday 12 August | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Managing the CEO Employment Cycle | Thursday 18 August | 9.30am-1.30pm | In Person | Details |
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 19 August | 10am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Resilience and Wellbeing | Thursday 25 August | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Emotional Intelligence | Thursday 1 September | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Presentation & Public Speaking Skills | Thursday 15 September | 1pm-5pm | In Person | Details |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 20 October | 10am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment | Wednesday 26 October | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Media Training | Thursday 27 October | 1pm-5pm | In Person | Details |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | Thursday 3 November | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making | Thursday 10 November | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Land Use Planning & Building | Thursday 17 November | 9:30am-4:30pm | Online | Details |
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 25 November | 9:30am-4:30pm | Online | Details |
| Presentation & Public Speaking Skills | Thursday 1 December | 1pm-5pm | Online | Details |