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Training eNews
DECEMBER 2019
WALGA
Issue 12

With the end of another busy year already upon us, the WALGA Training Team would like to thank you for your support during 2019.

Our 2020 Training Calendar and course outlines, along with the online registration facility, is available now on our website, along with an electronic copy of our 2020 Training Directory.

On behalf of the team, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

In this issue:

Chairing Meetings - Webinar
Overview
On Thursday, 21 November 2019, WALGA Training ran a webinar that covered the basic skills in how to strike the right balance in facilitating meetings in Local Government.

The webinar covered:
  • Meetings Overview
  • Meeting Rules
  • Setting the Tone
  • Acting as Servant of the Meeting
  • Understanding Motions and Amendments, and
  • Dealing with Points of Order.

Please click here for the webinar recording.

Elected Member Training
Overview
WALGA’s Elected Member Professional Development courses have been designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills to support Councillors to perform their role, as defined in the Local Government Act 1995.

Serving on Council
Thursday & Friday, 23 & 24 January

Meeting Procedures
Tuesday, 28 January

Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets
Wednesday, 29 January

Understanding Local Government (Nyabing)
Monday, 10 February

Conflicts of Interest (Nyabing)
Monday, 10 February

Meeting Procedures (Nyabing)
Tuesday, 11 February

Serving on Council
Thursday & Friday, 13 & 14 February
Officer Training
Overview
The following WALGA training courses, specifically constructed for Local Government Officers, are scheduled at WALGA’s West Leederville offices:

Preparing Agendas and Minutes
Wednesday, 22 January

Effective Letter and Report Writing
Thursday, 23 January

Rates in Local Government - Clerical
Monday & Tuesday, 3 & 4 February

Local Government Act 1995 - Essentials
Wednesday, 5 February

Policy Development and Procedure Writing
Thursday & Friday, 6 & 7 February

Financial Fundamentals - Budgeting
Thursday & Friday, 6 & 7 February
Emergency Management Training
For Elected Members and Officers
Overview
Emergency Management Fundamentals (eLearning)
Always online

AIIMS Awareness (eLearning)
Always online

Participate in Local Government Emergency Management Preparation
Thursday, 5 March

Manage Recovery Activities for Local Government
Friday, 6 March

Local Recovery Coordinator
Monday & Tuesday, 30 & 31 March
Town Planning Training
For Elected Members and Officers
Overview
Introduction to Planning (eLearning)
Always online

Planning Practices - The Essentials
Thursday, 26 March

Planning Practices - Advanced
Thursday, 2 April
eLearning Courses
Overview
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WALGA
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West Leederville, WA 6007
PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872
Tel: (08) 9213 2000 | Fax: (08) 9213 2077
Email: info@walga.asn.au
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