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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making (This workshop is inclusive of 2 online sessions) | Session 1: Thursday 3 February Session 2: Thursday 10 February | Session 1: 9:30am-1:30pm Session 2: 9:30am-11:30am | Online | Details |
| Media Training | Thursday 17 February | 1pm-5pm | Online | Details |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 24 February | 10am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 25 February | 9:30am-2pm | Online | Details |
| Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment | Wednesday 2 March | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Social Media | Friday 18 March | 9:30am-4:30pm | Online | Details |
| Land Use Planning & Building (This workshop is inclusive of 2 online sessions) | Session 1: Wednesday 23 March Session 2: Thursday 24 March | Session 1: 1:30pm-5pm Session 2: 1:30pm-5pm | Online | Details |
| Dealing with Difficult People | Friday 25 March | 9:30am-4:30pm | Online | Details |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | Wednesday 30 March | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Chairing Meetings for Mayors | Thursday 31 March | 9:30am-2pm | Online | Details |
| Presentation & Public Speaking Skills | Thursday 7 April | 1pm-5pm | Online | Details |
| Managing the CEO Employment Cycle | Friday 8 April | 9:30am-1:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 28 April | 10am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Conflict Management | Friday 29 April | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Speed Reading | Thursday 12 May | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Negotiation and Influencing | Friday 20 May | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Media Training | Thursday 9 June | 1pm-5pm | In Person | Details |
| Land Use Planning & Building (This workshop is inclusive of 2 online sessions) | Session 1: Friday 10 June Session 2: Friday 17 June | Session 1: 1:30pm-5pm Session 2: 1:30pm-5pm | Online | Details |
| Effective Communication Skills | Wednesday 15 June | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment | Thursday 23 June | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Strategic Planning and Decision Making | Friday 15 July | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | 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 |
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 19 August | 9:30am-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 |
| Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment | Thursday 13 October | 9:30am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 20 October | 10am-1pm | Online | Details |
| Media Training | Thursday 27 October | 1pm-5pm | In Person | Details |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | Thursday 2 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 | In Person | Details |
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 25 November | 9:30am-4:30pm | In Person | Details |
| Presentation & Public Speaking Skills | Thursday 1 December | 1pm-5pm | In Person | Details |