Councillor professional 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
Due to the coronavirus (COIVD-19) pandemic and ongoing restrictions in Victoria, all training workshops will be delivered online until further notice. We will update our approach based on the COVID-19 advice and contact registered attendees prior to the event to confirm the meeting format and location. For more information about the current restrictions in Victoria visit: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For more information please contact learningandevents@mav.asn.au.
2021 Councillor Development Calendar
For detailed information such as costs and program outlines please click on the ‘More info/register’ links.
Course | Date | Time | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiation and Influencing Capabilities | Thursday 7 October | 9.30am-4.30pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Land Use Planning and Building (Two sessions) |
Wednesday 6 October & Friday 8 October | 9.30am-4.30pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Discrimination Bullying and Harassment | Wednesday 13 October | 9.30am-1.00pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Presentation and Public Speaking Skills | Wednesday 20 October | 1.00pm-5.00pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Speed Reading | Thursday 28 October | 9.30am-4.30pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Social Media | Friday 29 October | 9.00am-3.30pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Sexual Harassment | Thursday 18 November | 9.30am-1.00pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Understanding Council Finances | Thursday 19 November | 10.00am-1.00pm | Online | Info/Register |
| Meeting Procedures | Thursday 25 November | 9.30am-4.30pm | In-person | Info/Register |