2011-2012 Program - LGA Education and Training Service

LGA EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICE
2011 - 2012 PROGRAM
The aim of the LGA Education and Training Service is:
to promote, facilitate, enhance and make accessible education and training activities, opportunities and products for the Local Government sector.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This LGA Education and Training Service Program covers the financial year from 2011 - 2012.
Courses
This section includes courses under headings as follows: Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers Governance Corporate Human Resources / Employee Relations Environment Works and Regulatory Services Each course is briefly outlined and suggestions made regarding those persons who would benefit most from attendance. All of the courses included in this section can be provided in regional locations or in-house subject to sufficient numbers of attendees to cover costs. You will note some of the courses have already been scheduled in regional areas.
The Program includes a range of courses and seminars for Council Members and Council Staff. Courses will be added to the Program throughout the year as new training needs and priorities arise in the sector. Council Members and Council Staff are encouraged to check the Education and Training page on the LGA website at: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/training for courses currently on offer and to contact the LGA Education and Training Service team at any time on 8224 2035 or training@lga.sa.gov.au with suggestions for additional training courses or for further information. This Program is divided into sections as outlined below.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If a person registered to attend a course or seminar is unable to attend, Councils are encouraged to send a substitute. All cancellations must be received in writing/email at least five (5) working days prior to the conduct of the event or payment will be forfeited. In the event that registrations for courses or seminars are below the minimum quota required to cover costs they may be cancelled by the LGA. Courses or seminars cancelled by the LGA will be advised at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled date(s).
Seminars
This section provides advance information on LGA seminars to be offered between July 2011 and June 2012. Councils are encouraged to provide an early indication of their interest in these seminars by registering their interest online.
FEEDBACK
The LGA is keen to ensure that the Education and Training Service receives continual feedback so that it can evolve to best meet the needs of the sector. If you have any feedback including suggestions for improvement please contact the LGA Education and Training Service Administration Officer on (08) 8224 2035 or training@lga.sa.gov.au. Participants and presenters are also provided with feedback sheets at the conclusion of each seminar and course and this information is used to improve the conduct of future events.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional courses can be organised for individual Councils and/or Regions at other locations and times as required, subject to sufficient numbers of attendees to cover costs. If you have any queries regarding additional courses, please contact the LGA Education and Training Service Administration Officer on (08) 8224 2035 or email training@lga.sa.gov.au.
REGISTRATIONS
To register for a course/seminar or to obtain an electronic copy of a promotional flyer, simply remember the course title and go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining. To register, all you need to do is select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click submit.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The LGA Education and Training Service compiles a calendar of events each year to assist with the choice of suitable dates for courses and seminars. The calendar includes scheduled dates for a variety of Local Government meetings and events and is continuously updated. Copies of the calendar are available to Local Government organisations. If you would like a copy of the latest version of the calendar, please email training@lga.sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8224 2035.
PAYMENTS
Payment of fees for seminars and courses is not required prior to the event. At the completion of each event the LGA provides a tax invoice to Councils. It would be appreciated if Councils could arrange payment within 14 days of receipt of the tax invoice.
PROGRAM INDEX
Seminars
Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar Climate Change and Local Government Seminar Council Members Governance Residential Program Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar Governance Residential Seminar Human Resources Seminar Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar Personal Assistants Residential Seminar Post Election Council Members Training - Follow Up Intensive Session DATES 8 & 9 September 2011 21 October 2011 4 & 5 November 2011 3 & 4 May 2012 22 & 23 September 2011 23 March 2012 29 & 30 July 2011 10 & 11 November 2011 12 September 2011 - Naracoorte 15 September 2011 - Clare 4 October 2011 - Wudinna 7 October 2011 - Adelaide 3 & 4 August 2011 14 October 2011 PAGE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar Waste Management Reform Seminar
24 25
Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers

CEO Performance Management Child Friendly Cities Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making and Planning Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members 10 May 2012 7 March 2012 8 May 2012 30 August 2011 - Adelaide 16 September 2011 - Naracoorte 16 August 2011 - Clare 18 August 2011 - Wudinna 29 March 2012 - Adelaide 5 October 2011 - Wudinna 10 October 2011 - Naracoorte 13 October 2011 - Clare 26 October 2011 - Adelaide 1 May 2012 - Adelaide 29 August 2011 30 March 2012 31 May 2012 31 October 2011 TBA 27 March 2012 7 June 2012 28 April 2012 7 & 8 July 2011 N/A 29 30 31 32
Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Roles and Responsibilities
33
Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and Chairing Skills Council Development Assessment Panel Member Fundamentals Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy Developing and Sustaining Partnerships Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for Local Government Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes Media Skills for Council Members Metro Infill Development Tour Online Training Modules
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers contd

Policy Development for Council Members DATES 3 November 2011 - Naracoorte 18 November 2011 - Wudinna 22 November 2011 - Clare 24 November 2011 - Adelaide 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 13 April 2012 5 October 2011 26 March 2012 7 September 2011 5 March 2012 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 26 April 2012 - Adelaide 27 April 2012 PAGE 43
Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans Public Speaking Skills for Council Members Strategic Communications Management Strategic Elements of Rating Policy Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for Good Governance Decision Making Strategic Planning for Council Members Treasury Management
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes
52
Governance
Affordable Housing in Development Plans Annual Business Plan Preparation 25 August 2011 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 26 April 2012 - Adelaide 26 March 2012 9 December 2011 11 May 2012 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 18 May 2012 - Adelaide 2 November 2011 28 July 2011 - Port Lincoln 26 August 2011 - Naracoorte 16 September 2011 - Adelaide 15 February 2012 - Adelaide 11 August 2011 15 August 2011 - Clare 24 August 2011 - Wudinna 8 September 2011 - Adelaide 27 September 2011 - Naracoorte 17 October 2011 - Clare 31 October 2011 - Naracoorte 2 November 2011 - Wudinna 15 November 2011 - Adelaide 24 October 2011 2 April 2012 5 March 2012 - Naracoorte 19 March 2012 - Wudinna 3 April 2012 - Adelaide 21 May 2012 - Clare 55 56
Annual Report Preparation Asteroid 5 Database Training for the CPM Project Audit Committees Budget Management Information and Reporting
57 58 59 60
Business Continuity Planning Getting Started Child Safe Environments Mandated Notifiers Training
61 62
Code of Conduct Management Community Engagement for Council Officers
65 66
Community Engagement Techniques Improving Participation for Council Officers
67
Complaints Handling and Internal Review of Council Decisions Council and Committee Meeting Agenda and Minute Preparation Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda and Minute Preparation
68 69 70
Governance contd
Council Development Assessment Panels Public Officers Council Section 41 Committee Member Training for Community Members Council Section 42 & 43 Subsidiary Board Member Training Economic Evaluation Techniques Use of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Financial Fundamentals for Local Government Freedom of Information IAP2 Public Participation Community Engagement Certificate DATES 1 June 2012 30 April 2012 25 July 2011 18 May 2012 4 & 5 April 2012 11 November 2011 22 & 23 August 2011 (Planning module) 5 & 6 September 2011 (Techniques module) 21 September 2011 (Communications module) 14 May 2012 28 & 29 May 2012 15 & 16 August 2011 27 September 2011 19 September 2011 20 September 2011 26 September 2011 26 September 2011 PAGE 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
Procurement, Contract Law and Probity Fundamentals Rates Administration Fundamentals Records Management Fundamentals Strategic Funding Partnerships Strategic Planning - Getting Started Strategic Planning - Advanced Whistleblowers (Fraud and Corruption Reporting) Whistleblowers Protection Act Responsible Officers
79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Corporate
Business Writing Basics Business Writing Skills Cross-Cultural Training Dynamic Presentation Skills Event Management Introduction Event Management of Major Community Events Finance for Non-Finance Officers Handling Conflict Situations for Council Officers Leadership - Getting Started Managing Cultural Diversity Policy Writing - Getting Started Political Nous - Understanding Influence Quality Service Provision Report Writing 23 April 2012 7 May 2012 2 August 2011 13 July 2011 14 June 2012 18 June 2012 5 July 2011 8 August 2011 9 August 2011 4 October 2011 7 February 2012 23 May 2012 15 March 2012 27 July 2011 - Wudinna 4 June 2012 - Adelaide 19 August 2011 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation
103
Human Resources / Employee Relations

Bullying, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment / Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Catalyst Women in Leadership Program 18 July 2011 7, 8 & 9 November, 21 & 22 November and 5 & 6 December 2011 Follow up day TBA 28 September 2011 31 August 2011 19 March 2012 107 108
Employee Entitlements Employee Relations for Volunteers Enterprise Bargaining Negotiating and Drafting Issues
109 110 111
Human Resources / Employee Relations contd

LG Employment Masterclass Local Government an Introduction DATES 16 November 2011 4 July 2011 - Clare 5 July 2011 - Loxton 7 July 2011 - Wudinna 11 July 2011 - Naracoorte 19 October 2011 - Adelaide 19 Apr 2012 - Adelaide 9 February 2012 9 September 2011 28 November 2011 15 June 2012 16 & 17 April and 21 & 22 May 2012 4 July 2011 28 July 2011 15 May 2012 4 & 5 August and 12 & 13 September 2011 16 March 2012 12 & 13 October 2011 PAGE 112 113
Managing Stress and Handling Difficult Conversations Maybo Conflict Management/Conflict Avoidance
114 115
Navigator Mens Development Program Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Getting Started Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Advanced Performance Management of Staff Members Springboard Womens Development Program Workers Compensation Claims Administration and Rehabilitation Workforce Planning Essentials
116 117 118 119 120 121 122
Environment
Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Development Act Enforcement Basics Development Approval Conditions Development Assessment Processes Minimising Risk Emergency Management Planning Environmental Nuisance Irrigating Public Open Space Implementing the Code of Practice Land Division Applications - the Basics Land Division Applications Advanced Land Management Agreements Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Act Natural Resource Management Working with NRM Boards Planning for Infill Development Section 7 Statements Managing Enquiries Trees and the Law Water Sensitive Urban Design 8 May 2012 20 March 2012 17 August 2011 26 July 2011 2 November 2011 10 October 2011 12 April 2012 1 August 2011 5 June 2012 6 June 2012 17 August 2011 24 August 2011 27 February 2012 30 November 2011 25 March & 10 August 2011 9 March 2012 23 November 2011 20 April 2012 18 April 2012 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Works and Regulatory Services

Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons Contract Management and Major Projects Control of Building and Construction Costs Investigation and Court Preparation Managing Roads Project Management Road Opening and Closure Procedures Superintending Role for Contracts Technical Regulation of Gas and Electrical Safety Waste and Resource Recovery Model Contract and Tendering Toolkit and Contract Management DATES 19 August 2011 19 & 20 June 2012 27 July 2011 1 September 2011 22 June 2012 29 & 30 September 2011 2 May 2012 11 & 12 July 2011 28 February 2012 29 November 2011 PAGE 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152
All Seminars and Courses in Alphabetical Order

Affordable Housing in Development Plans Annual Business Plan Preparation 25 August 2011 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 26 April 2012 - Adelaide 26 March 2012 9 December 2011 11 May 2012 19 August 2011 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 18 May 2012 - Adelaide 18 July 2011 2 November 2011 23 April 2012 7 May 2012 7, 8 & 9 November, 21 & 22 November and 5 & 6 December 2011 Follow up day TBA 10 May 2012 8 & 9 September 2011 7 March 2012 28 July 2011 - Port Lincoln 26 August 2011 - Naracoorte 16 September 2011 - Adelaide 15 February 2012 - Adelaide 8 May 2012 21 October 2011 11 August 2011 30 August 2011 - Adelaide 16 September 2011 - Naracoorte 16 August 2011 - Clare 18 August 2011 - Wudinna 29 March 2012 - Adelaide 55 56
Annual Report Preparation Asteroid 5 Database Training for the CPM Project Audit Committees Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons Budget Management Information and Reporting
57 58 59 143 60
Bullying, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment / Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Business Continuity Planning Getting Started Business Writing Basics Business Writing Skills Catalyst Women in Leadership Program
107 61 89 90 108
CEO Performance Management Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar Child Friendly Cities Child Safe Environments Mandated Notifiers Training
29 15 30 62
Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making and Planning Climate Change and Local Government Seminar Code of Conduct Management Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members
31 16 65 32
All Seminars and Courses in Alphabetical Order contd

Community Engagement for Council Officers DATES 15 August 2011 - Clare 24 August 2011 - Wudinna 8 September 2011 - Adelaide 27 September 2011 - Naracoorte 17 October 2011 - Clare 31 October 2011 - Naracoorte 2 November 2011 - Wudinna 15 November 2011 - Adelaide 24 October 2011 5 October 2011 - Wudinna 10 October 2011 - Naracoorte 13 October 2011 - Clare 26 October 2011 - Adelaide 1 May 2012 - Adelaide 19 & 20 June 2012 27 July 2011 2 April 2012 29 August 2011 30 March 2012 31 May 2012 5 March 2012 - Naracoorte 19 March 2012 - Wudinna 3 April 2012 - Adelaide 21 May 2012 - Clare 1 June 2012 4 & 5 November 2011 3 & 4 May 2012 30 April 2012 25 July 2011 2 August 2011 8 May 2012 31 October 2011 TBA 20 March 2012 17 August 2011 26 July 2011 13 July 2011 18 May 2012 2 November 2011 28 September 2011 31 August 2011 19 March 2012 10 October 2011 12 April 2012 14 June 2012 18 June 2012 5 July 2011 PAGE 66
67
Complaints Handling and Internal Review of Council Decisions Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Roles and Responsibilities
68 33
Contract Management and Major Projects Control of Building and Construction Costs Council and Committee Meeting Agenda and Minute Preparation Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and Chairing Skills Council Development Assessment Panel Member Fundamentals Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda and Minute Preparation
144 145 69 34 35 70
Council Development Assessment Panels Public Officers Council Members Governance Residential Program Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar Council Section 41 Committee Member Training for Community Members Council Section 42 & 43 Subsidiary Board Member Training Cross-Cultural Training Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy Developing and Sustaining Partnerships Development Act Enforcement Basics Development Approval Conditions Development Assessment Processes Minimising Risk Dynamic Presentation Skills Economic Evaluation Techniques Use of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Emergency Management Planning Employee Entitlements Employee Relations for Volunteers Enterprise Bargaining Negotiating and Drafting Issues Environmental Nuisance Event Management Introduction Event Management of Major Community Events Finance for Non-Finance Officers
71 17 18 72 73 91 125 36 37 126 127 128 92 74 129 109 110 111 130 93 94 95

Financial Fundamentals for Local Government Freedom of Information Governance Residential Seminar Handling Conflict Situations for Council Officers Human Resources Seminar IAP2 Public Participation Community Engagement Certificate DATES 4 & 5 April 2012 11 November 2011 22 & 23 September 2011 8 August 2011 23 March 2012 22 & 23 August 2011 (Planning module) 5 & 6 September 2011 (Techniques module) 21 September 2011 (Communications module) 27 March 2012 1 September 2011 1 August 2011 5 June 2012 6 June 2012 17 August 2011 9 August 2011 16 November 2011 4 July 2011 - Clare 5 July 2011 - Loxton 7 July 2011 - Wudinna 11 July 2011 - Naracoorte 19 October 2011 - Adelaide 19 Apr 2012 - Adelaide 7 June 2012 4 October 2011 22 June 2012 9 February 2012 9 September 2011 28 November 2011 15 June 2012 29 & 30 July 2011 28 April 2012 7 & 8 July 2011 24 August 2011 27 February 2012 16 & 17 April and 21 & 22 May 2012 4 July 2011 28 July 2011 N/A 15 May 2012 10 & 11 November 2011 30 November 2011 3 November 2011 - Naracoorte 18 November 2011 - Wudinna 22 November 2011 - Clare 24 November 2011 - Adelaide PAGE 75 76 19 96 20 77
Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for Local Government Investigation and Court Preparation Irrigating Public Open Space Implementing the Code of Practice Land Division Applications - the Basics Land Division Applications - Advanced Land Management Agreements Leadership - Getting Started LG Employment Masterclass Local Government an Introduction
38 146 131 132 133 134 97 112 113
Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes Managing Cultural Diversity Managing Roads Managing Stress and Handling Difficult Conversations Maybo Conflict Management/Conflict Avoidance
39 98 147 114 115
Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar Media Skills for Council Members Metro Infill Development Tour Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Act Natural Resource Management Working with NRM Boards Navigator Mens Development Program Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Getting Started Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Advanced Online Training Modules Performance Management of Staff Members Personal Assistants Residential Seminar Planning for Infill Development Policy Development for Council Members
21 40 41 135 136 116 117 118 42 119 22 137 43

Policy Writing - Getting Started Political Nous - Understanding Influence Post Election Council Members Training - Follow Up Intensive Session DATES 7 February 2012 23 May 2012 12 September 2011 - Naracoorte 15 September 2011 - Clare 4 October 2011 - Wudinna 7 October 2011 - Adelaide 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 14 May 2012 29 & 30 September 2011 13 April 2012 15 March 2012 28 & 29 May 2012 15 & 16 August 2011 27 July 2011 - Wudinna 4 June 2012 - Adelaide 2 May 2012 25 March & 10 August 2011 9 March 2012 3 & 4 August 2011 4 & 5 August and 12 & 13 September 2011 19 August 2011 5 October 2011 26 March 2012 7 September 2011 27 September 2011 19 September 2011 20 September 2011 5 March 2012 11 & 12 July 2011 28 February 2012 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 26 April 2012 - Adelaide 23 November 2011 20 April 2012 27 April 2012 29 November 2011 14 October 2011 18 April 2012 26 September 2011 26 September 2011 16 March 2012 12 & 13 October 2011 PAGE 99 100 23
Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans Procurement, Contract Law and Probity Fundamentals Project Management Public Speaking Skills for Council Members Quality Service Provision Rates Administration Fundamentals Records Management Fundamentals Report Writing
44 45 79 148 46 101 80 81 102
Road Opening and Closure Procedures Section 7 Statements Managing Enquiries Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar Springboard Womens Development Program Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation Strategic Communications Management Strategic Elements of Rating Policy Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for Good Governance Decision Making Strategic Funding Partnerships Strategic Planning - Getting Started Strategic Planning - Advanced Strategic Planning for Council Members Superintending Role for Contracts Technical Regulation of Gas and Electrical Safety Treasury Management
149 138 24 120 103 47 48 49 82 83 84 50 150 151 51
Trees and the Law Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes Waste and Resource Recovery Model Contract and Tendering Toolkit and Contract Management Waste Management Reform Seminar Water Sensitive Urban Design Whistleblowers (Fraud and Corruption Reporting) Whistleblowers Protection Act Responsible Officers Workers Compensation Claims Administration and Rehabilitation Workforce Planning Essentials
139 52 152 25 140 85 86 121 122
Seminars
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Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar

For: Chief Executive Officers. Program Overview: This seminar will provide the opportunity for CEOs and the LGA to discuss and form a view on a range of issues currently facing Local Government and to identify ways of assisting Council Members to deal with the inherent policy implications. It will also provide a relaxed environment for country and metropolitan CEOs to hear from expert speakers on key issues and to interact, share views and generate ideas on a range of often surprisingly similar problems. Issues to be considered will be determined in consultation with CEOs prior to the conduct of the seminar. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 8 & 9 September 2011 A detailed program will be distributed in July 2011 Novotel Barossa Valley Resort Golf Links Road, Rowland Flat SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue To be advised To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Climate Change and Local Government Seminar

For: Council Members, CEOs and Senior Officers. Program Overview: The physical and regulatory impacts and opportunities that climate change may bring need to be understood, planned for and integrated into systems, functions and culture, much the same as the industrial and technological revolutions experienced in earlier decades. The projected implications of climate change for Local Government are extensive and will require a heightened level of understanding and action by Councils in coming years. Local Government also has a significant leadership role in helping local communities understand and adapt to climate change and take advantage of the opportunities that emissions trading may bring. This one-day seminar will provide participants with an understanding of: science of climate change legal and liability implications of climate change for Local Government environmental, economic and social cost of climate change impact on Council operations of climate change including infrastructure, public and environmental health, community services, parks and gardens, rating, economic development, planning and development planning for climate change carbon trading and reporting. Presenters: A panel of climate change experts and practitioners Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 21 October 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in August 2011 Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide To be advised Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council Members Governance Residential Program

For: Council Members - CEOs are also welcome to attend. Program Overview: This program is designed to raise awareness and understanding of governance in Local Government. It will assist Councils to satisfy their obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 to support training and development opportunities for Council Members. A case study based methodology is used and participants are asked to undertake pre-course reading in preparation for course discussions. The case studies include present-day practical problems that Councils are likely to be facing. Participants bring their existing experience and knowledge and work together with presenters and other participants to extend their knowledge and experience while using optimum methods of decision making and problem solving. The Certificate of Completion for this program is co-badged LGA and Flinders University. Completion of an optional post-course assignment can lead to the issue of a further Certificate of Achievement and the opportunity to receive credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management at Flinders University. The program covers: roles and responsibilities of Councils and Council Members conflict of interest and register of interests Council and committee meeting procedures financial management and reporting. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 4 & 5 November 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in September 2011 Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue To be advised To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar

For: Council Members - CEOs are also welcome to attend. Program Overview: To assist Councils to satisfy their obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 to support training and development opportunities for Council Members, the LGA is offering its annual residential seminar designed to raise awareness and understanding of priority strategic issues. This seminar provides a unique opportunity for Council Members across the State to hear from expert speakers on a range of key issues currently facing Local Government and to share views with colleagues from other Councils. Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: what's happening on the national scene? Local Government reform planning reform and the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and regional plans assessing a Council's performance meetings and meeting procedures - what are some of the traps? developing and sustaining partnerships. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 3 & 4 May 2012 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in March 2012 Arkaba Hotel 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue To be advised To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Governance Residential Seminar

For: Governance Professionals and other Council Officers with governance responsibilities. Program Overview: Local Government plays a vital role in the Australian political system with good governance being vital to local democracy. Excellence in governance occurs when it is underpinned by accountability, integrity and openness. Governance encompasses the accountability of staff to the elected Council, and Council Members and staff to the community. It incorporates, for example, the way in which the Council is elected, makes its decisions and the way in which it interacts with the community. This seminar will raise awareness and understanding of priority Local Government governance issues and best practice principles. Speakers will cover a range of current topics in the governance arena including: values, ethics and duties of public office standards of good public administration dealing with code of conduct issues whistleblower protection in Local Government recent legislative changes. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 22 & 23 September 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in July 2011 The Lakes Resort Hotel 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue To be advised To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Human Resources Seminar

For: Human Resources Managers and Officers. Program Overview: This seminar will provide human resource practitioners and senior executives with an overview of Local Government contemporary practice in human resources management with a particular focus on change management issues relating to cross-organisational relationships (shared-services) and career coaching. Workshops, forums and guest speakers will provide excellent opportunities for professional development and networking for human resources practitioners. Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: topical human resources issues workforce planning and results recruitment and retention employer branding at a sector level career management and outplacement. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 23 March 2012 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in January 2012 The Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA To be advised Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar

For: Mayors and Council Chairpersons. Program Overview: This residential seminar for Mayors and Chairpersons will focus on the challenges inherent to these positions in Councils. A case study based methodology will be used to work together with presenters and other participants to extend knowledge and experience while using optimum methods of decision making and problem solving. The case studies will include present-day practical problems that Mayors and Chairpersons and their Councils are likely to be facing. Participants will be asked to undertake some pre-course reading in preparation for the seminar. Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: water matters planning reforms working with the media Local Government Governance Panel and its role in code of conduct complaints working in a political environment meetings and meeting procedures. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 29 & 30 July 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in May 2011 Arkaba Hotel 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Personal Assistants Residential Seminar

For: Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Senior Administration Officers. Program Overview: Personal Assistants provide critical support to Mayors, Chairpersons, CEOs and Managers to enable them to effectively and efficiently carry out their functions. The LGAs annual residential seminar for Personal Assistants provides an excellent opportunity for Executive and Personal Assistants from Councils across the State to discuss and explore a range of key topics and to network with colleagues. The seminar program will include but not be limited to issues such as: current priority issues for Local Government governance and statutory compliance (Local Government Governance Panel, legislation, regulations) office technology event management workload management performance management personal development dealing with difficult people/personalities stress how to manage it managing up project management marketing and communications. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 10 & 11 November 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in September 2011. The Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue To be advised To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Post Election Council Members Training Follow Up Intensive Session

For: Council Members both newly elected and reelected. Course Overview: This training is a follow up to the Post Election Council Members Training that was delivered after the elections but is also suitable for Council Members who did not attend those sessions. The content of the sessions will be case study based, providing participants with additional information and opportunity for discussion and questions based on members experiences to date. The training session will cover the following topics: Representative, Informed and Responsible Decision Making governance in the Local Government context roles and responsibilities Presiding Member, Council Members, CEO the decision-making process, structure, process and procedures Financial Management overview of strategic financial issues for Council Members sources of funding and use of debt overview of the budget process and rating matters overview of the role and functions of audit committees Legal Responsibilities probity in public office including conflict of interest, Section 62 duties, Criminal Law Consolidation Act and code of conduct primary and ordinary returns indemnity from civil liability Section 90/91 confidentiality orders access to information This course is offered to all Councils on an in-house or regional delivery basis. The topics covered can be tailored to meet the needs of individual Councils and/or regions. Councils are encouraged to hold an in-house session to receive the full benefit of a session tailored to their Councils needs. Where an in-house session is not suitable, the LGA will arrange regional sessions. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters will provide this training. Dates/Locations: 12 September 2011 Naracoorte (venue TBA) 15 September 2011 Clare (venue TBA) 4 October 2011 Wudinna (venue TBA) 7 October 2011 Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide Time: Cost: 9:30am to 4:30pm
In-house: $3,960 incl. GST for full session plus travel and accommodation Regional: $473 per person incl. GST. Discounted rate of $440 per person incl. GST if more than 3 participants from one Council register
Catering: Registrations:
Morning tea and light lunch included

To register for any of the regional sessions, please go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining. If you would like to organise an in-house session or another regional session, please email patricia.coonan@lga.sa.gov.au or call 8224 2044 to make a booking.
Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar

For: Deputy CEOs, Senior and General Managers. Program Overview: This residential seminar will focus on the challenges inherent to the Deputy CEOs and General Managers positions in Councils. The seminar will also provide a relaxed environment for country and metropolitan colleagues to interact, share views and generate ideas on a range of often surprisingly similar problems. Issues to be considered will include but not be limited to: balancing strategic and operational responsibilities influencing organisational culture and cultural change developing relationships with Council Members creating an ethically sound organisation managing deadlines and priorities providing leadership providing frank and fearless advice within the small p and big p politics engaging effectively with the community managing business risk. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Dates: Time: Location: 3 & 4 August 2011 (RESCHEDULED old dates were 4 & 5 August) A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in June 2011 Arkaba Hotel 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA accommodation and breakfast will not be included in the cost. Bookings are to be made direct with the venue $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Waste Management Reform Seminar

For: Waste Management and Environment Officers. Program Overview: This seminar will provide participants with information on a range of topical issues facing Local Government in the area of waste management. The one-day program will cover the following topics: the changing role of Local Government in waste management development of National Product Stewardship Legislation televisions and computers implementation of the State Waste Strategy 2010-2015 the implications of the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 14 October 2011 A detailed program will be distributed by LGA Circular in August 2011 Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide To be advised Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the seminar title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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CEO Performance Management

For: Council Members, CEOs and Human Resource Managers. Course Overview: This course has been designed to assist those involved with, or affected by, CEO performance management and appraisal. Participants will be invited to submit CEO performance management issues before the day (anonymously, if preferred) and these will be used during this practical workshop to analyse principles and practices governing the performance management of CEOs. Participants will gain an understanding of: the general principles of performance management the legal framework, both in statute, and at common law, regulating performance management in the employer/employee relationship the unique relationship between the CEO and Council and the role of the CEO contract of employment and key performance indicators best practice in managing CEO performance, including: o how to get the structures and process right o the feedback cycle o when the going gets tough and performance management gets rough o who can help an overview of who can assist you with the performance management process. Presenters: Sathish Dasan and George Karzis, from Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Stuart Moseley, Principal of Connor Homes. Sathish has negotiated many CEO employment contracts in SA Local Government and has been involved first hand in the performance management process of many Council staff members including CEOs. George and has had significant recent experience training and advising Council performance management committees. Stuart Mosley has extensive experience in public sector management and is a former CEO of the City of Adelaide. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 10 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Child Friendly Cities

For: Council Members, CEOs and Senior Officers. Course Overview: South Australia has recently committed to a State Reform Agenda Policy Priority of South Australia as a Child Friendly State based on the UNICEF model of Child Friendly Cities. This seminar will introduce the UNICEF model, explore the South Australian approach, discuss the partnership between the Minister for Early Childhood Development and the Local Government Association under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding and introduce the assessment and accreditation of Child Friendly Cities under the UNICEF Asia Pacific model. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child the UNICEF model of Child Friendly Cities the UNICEF building blocks for developing a Child Friendly City sharing of practical ideas about developing child-friendly communities, with a focus on young children. the South Australia Child Friendly State reform priority assessment and accreditation as a Child Friendly City under the UNICEF Asia Pacific model. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters from the South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 7 March 2012 10:00am to 3:00pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Light lunch and afternoon tea included. To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making and Planning

For: Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers. Course Overview: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by Australia recognises that children are citizens with rights to have a say in decisions that affect them and to have their opinions taken into account. Active participation by children in communities also provides a community centered ethos which results in greater participation in their communities as adults. This in turn has significant long term economic and social benefits. By taking into account childrens views and engaging children in decision making, better decisions can be made by all spheres of government in the planning and design of programs, environments and activities that best meet the needs of children and families. This course will explore the benefits of consulting with children and techniques and strategies that can be adopted in the context of Local Government and community planning. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: childrens voice and active participation in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities framework the importance of childrens participation in community planning strategies and tools for consulting with young children, including a focus on Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and additional needs, and remote and isolated children case studies of childrens participation in the design and planning of urban environments an introduction to consulting with children for the purposes of developing Council Childrens Plans to ensure the strategic direction needed for the effective development and coordination of family centered services, programs and initiatives for children. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children course that may also be of interest. Presenter: Professor Pauline Harris, the de Lissa Chair in Early Childhood Research (a joint partnership arrangement between the South Australia Department of Education and Childrens Services and the University of South Australia). Date: Time: Location: Cost: 8 May 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members

For: Council Members. Course Overview: The Community Engagement Project undertaken by the LGA in 2007 produced a handbook resource for Councils across South Australia. This course will combine a short course introduction to the use of the community engagement model outlined in the handbook and to the role of conflict management in community engagement and community relations. As professionals providing a service to the public, it is useful to become aware of how behaviour can be managed to build capacity within the community to respond rather than react to situations. The course will explore the nature and source of conflict, identify personal conflict styles and apply the styles to a range of conflict situations in communities. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what is meant by community engagement in Local Government decision making spectrum (range) of community engagement approaches personal conflict styles possibilities and limitations of conflict management. Please note: there is also a 5 day community engagement program which provides an internationally recognised IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation/Community Engagement. For further information on the Community Engagement Certificate go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining and select IAP2 Public Participation/Community Engagement Certificate. Presenter: Barbara Chappell holds a Masters in Conflict Management and is licensed to train the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program and the Emotion, Outrage and Public Engagement course. Barbara works with Councils and community groups throughout South Australia to raise awareness of the role of conflict management in community engagement and community relations. Adelaide Dates: Time: Location: 30 August 2011 29 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide NOTE: Regional venues to be advised $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'. Regional Session Dates: 16 August 2011 - Clare 18 August 2011 - Wudinna 16 September 2011 - Naracoorte
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Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Roles and Responsibilities

For: Council Members, CEOs and Governance Officers. Course Overview: This course will provide information on the following issues: Conflict of Interest an overview of the conflict of interest provisions in the Local Government Act 1999 including what a prescribed interest is, when a prescribed interest will arise, and what the individual (either a Council Member or Council Officer who has a prescribed interest) must do in that event. Register of Interests an overview of the legislative requirements to complete and lodge primary and ordinary returns including consideration of the form and content of the returns, the consequences for the provision of false information and the status of, and accessibility to, the Register. Governance Roles and Responsibilities a focus on the legal and other responsibilities of persons appointed by Councils to external bodies as members. A practical role-play may be utilised to actively demonstrate issues. Participants will gain skills and knowledge of the: conflict of interest provisions under the Local Government Act, 1999 register of interests requirements various types of bodies to which Council Members and Officers are appointed roles to which Council Members and Officers may be appointed and the obligations which flow from that differing meeting formats and obligations upon members liability issues (with input from the LGA Mutual Liability Scheme). Presenters: Michael Kelledy, Natasha Jones and Cimon Burke from Wallmans Lawyers and Robyn Daly from the LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Michaels expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities. Natasha is a key member of Wallmans Lawyers Local Government team, providing strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues. Cimon advises Councils in matters relating to governance, planning and environment, and regulatory functions. Robyn will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Adelaide Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 October 2011 1 May 2012 Regional Session Dates: 5 October 2011 - Wudinna 10 October 2011 - Naracoorte 13 October 2011 - Clare
9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide NOTE: Regional venues to be advised $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and Chairing Skills

For: Council Members, Committee Members, Mayors, CEOs and Council Officers responsible for advising on meeting processes. Course Overview: This course is designed to: increase participants understanding of the legislative requirements in relation to the process and procedures involved in Local Government meetings and participation in meetings develop participants own skills and strategies to enable them to chair Local Government meetings more effectively and productively, in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: application of the provisions of the Act and the Regulations in relation to procedures at Council and Council Committee meetings meeting processes roles and responsibilities knowledge and skills required to contribute effectively to decision making processes how to chair Local Government meetings how to develop skills and strategies to undertake the role of presiding member more effectively and productively. Presenter: Marjorie Schulze of Optimum Consulting is a regular presenter of informative and practical Local Government training. Dates: 29 August 2011 30 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Council Development Assessment Panel Member Fundamentals

For: Members of Council Development Assessment Panels (CDAPs), and Planning Officers/Managers who attend CDAP meetings. All members newly appointed to CDAPs are particularly encouraged to attend. Course Overview: Councils are required (with certain exceptions) to establish a Council Development Assessment Panel comprised of independent members, Council Members and/or Council officers. This course will provide participants with the basic information and knowledge to operate effectively as a CDAP member. The course will provide participants with an understanding of: overview of the planning framework role and responsibilities of CDAPs relationship between Council staff and CDAPs development assessment o understanding the Development Plan o non-complying development o global influences e.g. sustainability, climate change o hearing applicants/representors o determining/advising a decision reasons for approval/refusal Environment, Resources and Development Court Presenters: Representatives from the LGA together with Garth Heynen, Director Heynen Planning Consultants and James Hilditch, Principal, Hilditch Lawyers. Garth has worked on a range of planning related activities including implementing a Federal Government initiative to determine best practice in Council development assessment procedures, providing expert evidence in the Environment, Resources and Development Court and preparing Development Plan Amendments for Councils. James has practiced exclusively in the Local Government area for the past 15 years and acts for many Local Government bodies. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 31 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy

For: CEOs, Senior Finance Officers and Audit Committee Members. Course Overview: The 2005 Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of Local Government highlighted a wide range of issues that Councils should consider to enhance their capacity to serve their communities. The LGA has assisted Councils in their responses by providing a wide range of well accepted support materials. This course will provide participants with an opportunity to review key recommended strategies outlined in LGA financial sustainability information papers and discuss the actions their Council has taken to date (or is considering) and identify where further improvement opportunities may be possible. The course will provide participants with insights to help: determine financial targets appropriate for their particular circumstances use financial targets to set annual budgets choose appropriate depreciation methodology account for network assets account for asset components value and revalue assets accommodate cost-effective asset management determine key features and underlying strategies for a long-term financial plan determine funding policies and rating strategies the right level of detail in financial reports for Council Members optimal use of loan funds. Please note: This course will assume a reasonable financial and accounting technical knowledge and awareness of the content of the LGA Financial Sustainability Information Papers. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 31 October 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Developing and Sustaining Partnerships

For: CEOs, General Managers and Senior Officers engaged in establishing partnerships with government, community and business to progress Council projects. Course Overview: Partnering between the business, government and community sectors will be critical to solving many of the complex policy and operational challenges we face in our local and regional areas. But just how can you partner efficiently and effectively with other sectors and achieve real outcomes? This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the benefits and risks for Local Government in partnering with business, community groups and other spheres of government to deliver projects and programs the partnering challenges we face some structured approaches to getting action from partnering efforts. Presenter: Ian Dixon Founder and Principal of Dixon Partnership Solutions (DPS). DPS has undertaken many partnering projects, developed alliance models for economic development initiatives, undertaken reviews of regional development initiatives and regional partnership agreements, as well as coached and mentored partners in how to work effectively across boundaries. Ian is an internationally accredited Partnership Broker. He previously held a number of chief executive positions within the South Australian State Government in areas such as Industry & Trade, Mines & Energy and Local Government as well as Executive Director of the Local Government Boundary Reform Board. Date: Time: Location: Cost: A date will be provided if we receive enough expressions of interest 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $638 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Each participant will receive a manual which contains all materials required for the course. Catering: Expressions of Interest: Morning tea and light lunch included To register your interest in this training, please email training@lga.sa.gov.au
Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for Local Government

For: Council Members, CEOs, Governance and other Council Officers exercising powers, functions and duties under legislation. Course Overview: This course will provide participants with an understanding of the statutory requirements, as well as the principles and practice governing officers within a public authority, including obligations under: Local Government Act 1999 Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993. Participants will gain an understanding of: principles of public life trust and public institutions guide to ethical decision making integrity systems, including the role of the Ombudsman conduct that may constitute fraud or corruption managing complaints made under the relevant legislation. Presenters: Richard Bingham, South Australian Ombudsman, George Karzis, Special Counsel, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Kym Kelly, LGAs Local Government Governance Panel Chair. Richard was formerly Chair of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission and Independent Assessor for the redress process for people who suffered abuse in State care in Tasmania. Richard was also formerly Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of Justice and acted as Ombudsman and Health Complaints Commissioner. George has conducted investigations into alleged breaches of Codes of Conduct involving both staff and Council Members as well as advising clients on dealing with investigations by third parties, such as the Ombudsman. Kym will provide input from the LG Governance Panels perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 27 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes

For: Council Members, Governance Officers and CEOs. Course Overview: This course will focus on understanding the nature of conflict and develop some skills in managing and resolving disputes to restore and maintain relationships in the ongoing working environment of Councils. In particular, it will address conflicts between: Council Members and Council Members Council Members and Council CEOs Council Members and Council Staff (senior staff in particular) Council Members/Council and outside third parties. The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the processes and how the skills gained can assist in maintaining relationships for a positive outcome. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the role of mediation and other conflict resolution processes the nature and what fuels conflict identify ways to address conflict situations self care when dealing with conflict situations. Presenters: Sandy Policansky and Elizabeth Williamson, Members of the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA). Sandy is an Accredited Mediator and Coach in the IAMA Mediation training course. Sandy is also a Counselling Service Manager at Davidson Trahaire Corpsych, a national counselling service to organisations whose customers include a number of Local Government organisations. Elizabeth is an Accredited Mediator and has completed the National IAMA Mediation Course. Elizabeth is a Senior Counsellor/Consultant for Davidson Trahaire Corpsych, has her own private practice and is a member of the Leaders Institute of SA. IAMA provides services in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including arbitration, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, and expert determination, and is involved in the professional development, training and accreditation of ADR across Australia and Internationally. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 7 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Media Skills for Council Members

For: Council Members. Course Overview: The aim of this course is to provide participants with the basics of working with journalists and broadcasters. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what makes positive media coverage what different media (electronic and print) want from you how to craft the message including how to write and pitch a good media release effective strategies to deal with media inquiries basic interview techniques for television, radio and print how to handle good news and bad news situations. Participants will be provided with comprehensive course notes and supporting materials. Presenter: Kate Reynolds, Consultant. Kates background is in community development and adult education and this includes being a Member of the Legislative Council of the SA Parliament, serving on various parliamentary and community committees and serving as a Council Member at the former District Council of Mount Pleasant. Kate now works as a facilitator and trainer and draws on her experience of the highs and lows of many different public speaking situations to present an interactive program which will increase the understanding, skill and confidence of the participants. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 28 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Metro Infill Development Tour

For: Metropolitan CEOs and Mayors. Tour Overview: The delivery of the Plan for Greater Adelaide relies on embracing both greenfield development and infill consolidation. The Metro Infill Development Tour will provide a sound basis for development approaches in the inner and middle ring suburbs of Adelaide. This two day tour will cover: understanding the targets set by State Government to achieve the 70/30 split o anticipated change of approach to development in the inner and middle ring suburbs, particularly along the transit corridors o the scale of change needed and the change in character that is expected in these areas review of issues facing communities to accept higher density o community issues o vision setting o overview of issues raised and mechanisms used to address these issues in recent developments the good, bad and ugly outcomes if urban design principles are not achieved how to successfully negotiate for infrastructure and the mechanisms to achieve this whats in it for Councils. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters refer to program. Dates: Time: Cost: 7 & 8 July 2011 (RESCHEDULED old dates 10 & 11 March 2011) A program for the tour will be emailed to Councils in February 2011 Full Tour (including dinner, accommodation and breakfast) - $517 including GST To register, remember the Tour title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Online Training Modules

For: Council Members and Governance Officers. Online Training Overview: The provision of quality training and education opportunities for Council Members is vital for the ongoing development of good governance practices in Local Government. After the elections it is important to provide all Council Members with a range of training and development options and the online training modules will be of benefit to all Councils as part of their induction programs for new Council Members. This online training will augment the existing face to face training programs provided by Councils and the LGA Education and Training Service. Councils that experience difficulties in accessing traditional learning opportunities because of the distances involved may find this method of training particularly useful. Council Members with limited time available to attend training sessions may also find that the online training allows them to complete modules at a time and pace that suits them. Six online training modules for Council Members are available as follows: roles and responsibilities of Councils roles and responsibilities of Council Members conflict of interest register of interests Council and committee meeting procedures financial management and reporting The training modules are available via a learning management system (LMS) that is tailored to the specific needs of Local Government. A LMS administrator has been appointed at each Council to enrol local users. To register interest in undertaking this training please contact your Councils CEO. Users can either undertake all six modules or choose the individual modules required. It is estimated that each module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. There will be a charge of $44 (including GST) per user per module for undertaking these modules. Invoices will be forwarded to Councils after new users are enrolled. For further information please contact the LGA Education and Training Service on 8224 2026 or email training@lga.sa.gov.au.
Policy Development for Council Members

For: Council Members and Governance Officers. Course Overview: Having a suite of robust and up-to-date policies is the cornerstone of good governance for Councils. This course will provide an overview of the LGA Good Governance Framework and will explore the relationship between good governance and good policies. A Council case study will also be used to provide examples. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of the difference between strategic policy, operational policy and public policy Good Governance Framework for Local Government public policy and Local Government policy development and review processes role of Council officers, Council Members and communities in policy development and review practical and challenging examples of policy development and review. Presenter: Kate Reynolds, independent trainer and consultant. Kate writes and delivers customised personal and organisational development training programs for government and non-government workers and volunteers. Kate assists both paid and unpaid staff of a wide range of organisations to establish or review and renew their structures, services, programs, policies, plans and toolkits. A Council representative will provide a case study. Adelaide Date: Time: Location: 24 November 2011 Regional Session Dates: 3 November 2011 - Naracoorte 18 November 2011 - Wudinna 22 November 2011 - Clare
Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans

For: For CEOs, Asset Managers and Senior Finance Officers responsible for suggesting proposed framework constraints for, and content of, their Councils Infrastructure and Asset Management Plans. Course Overview: This course has been developed to assist participants to reflect on experiences in preparing initial Infrastructure and Asset Management Plans and undertake future updates. Its aim is to provide guidance on the development of framework strategies to assist with asset management planning decisions. The course will provide participants with an understanding of: how to determine affordable service standards relevant to particular local circumstances the need to base asset maintenance and renewal intervention points on minimising whole of life net economic costs not cashflow availability projections how to manage mismatches between cashflow availability and cashflow need the relevance or not of recorded depreciation for asset management planning how to resolve conflicts between asset management planning projected needs and longterm financial planning constraints. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office for State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on infrastructure financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 11 April 2012 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans

For: For CEOs and Senior Finance Officers responsible for suggesting strategies that underpin a Councils long-term financial plan. Course Overview: Different Councils use different software and models to prepare their long-term financial plans. This course is not intended to provide guidance on input of data to any particular software model. Material presented and discussed will focus on how to identify and determine key information and assumptions and develop an appropriate financial strategy taking account of relevant local factors. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what key assumptions should be specified and the basis of their estimates the need to recognize, and options to accommodate, future expected price movements the need to vary some indicator target ranges over time what types of sensitivity analysis should be undertaken and how to present results what level of functional and activity level financial information should be provided what written explanatory content should be included how to make trade-offs to achieve financial targets Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office for State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 11 April 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Public Speaking Skills for Council Members

For: Council Members. Course Overview: Public speaking can be a powerful communication strategy. This workshop will assist participants to develop the ability to present clearly and confidently at meetings, seminars and public meetings or community events. Participants will gain an understanding of how to: use public speaking skills to present ideas and proposals improve the preparation and delivery of speeches and presentations capture and hold the attention of the audience plan and prepare powerful presentations to match the needs of the audience overcome nerves on the day to present with confidence and impact how to handle question time. Presenter: Kate Reynolds, Consultant. Kates background is in community development and adult education and this includes being a Member of the Legislative Council of the SA Parliament, serving on various parliamentary and community committees and serving as a Council Member at the former District Council of Mount Pleasant. Kate now works as a facilitator and trainer and draws on her experience of the highs and lows of many different public speaking situations to present an interactive program which will increase the understanding, skill and confidence of the participants. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 13 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Communications Management

For: CEOs, Senior Managers, and Operations Managers. Course Overview: Councils ability to communicate effectively with their communities and other stakeholders is vital to maintaining a positive community profile, reducing negative media and community complaints, and ensuring maximum community engagement in decision making. This interactive course will provide partipants with strategies and tools to assist with the preparation of a strategic communications plan to: align communications with actual Council performance engage the community and enhance trust raise the profile of your Council reduce negative media and community complaints. Participants will gain an understanding of how to: identify and understand target audiences set clear objectives and design the right messages mamixise the use of existing communciations resources market your Council internally to get managers and staff aligned track results and measure success. Presenter: Jon Bentick, Publicity & Promotions Officer, Public Library Services (Department of Premier & Cabinet). Jon is an experienced communication and market research consultant whose career has involved marketing consulting and market research with blue-chip corporates and Local and State Government clients. His current responsibilities include working with Local Government to market and raise the profile of South Australias Public Library Network. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 5 October 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Elements of Rating Policy

For: CEOs, Corporate Services Directors and others responsible for researching and advising an elected Council on a recommended structure for a rating strategy or whether a current strategy warrants review. This course while having a technical emphasis is also suitable for Council Members with a particular interest in rating theory considerations. Course Overview: The Local Government Act 1999 provides considerable flexibility regarding the method of rating adopted by a Council and requires that the Council annually model and assess the impact of its rates structure on the community. Councils should regularly review and be able to defend their rating system particularly in terms of relative benefits received by and capacity to pay of different classes of ratepayers and changes in these characteristics that may have occurred over time. This course will provide participants with an understanding of the merits of, and when and to what extent to consider using, the following rating tools based on community and property characteristics in their areas: site, capital or assessed annual values fixed charges or minimum rates differential rates special rates service charges or service rates caps rebates postponement arrangements. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Annual Report Preparation course that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 March 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for Good Governance Decision Making

For: Council Members. Governance Officers are also welcome to attend. Course Overview: This course is aimed specifically at assisting Council Members to effectively fulfill their financial governance responsibilities and determine and monitor achievement of strategies aimed at ensuring financial sustainability. It is equally applicable for persons with and without a professional financial background. Topics covered will include: differences in budget management and financial information needs of Council Members and managers the difference between cash and accrual accounting how to read financial statements use and management of debt using financial indicators and setting locally appropriate financial targets assessing affordability of major projects and increase in service standard proposals role and purpose of long-term financial plans Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office for State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 7 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Planning for Council Members

For: Council Members. Course Overview: The course has been designed to provide an understanding of the Local Government strategic planning process, integrated planning and Council Members roles within this. The course will provide practical ways to ensure that the strategic direction is being driven throughout the Council ensuring community aspirations are linked to Council vision, strategy and performance outcomes. Participants will gain an understanding of successful approaches to strategic planning from a national and international perspective and take away practical examples and templates. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: thinking strategically strategic management, integrated planning and the strategic plan engagement and consultation with the community and other key stakeholders building the strategic plan the role of Council Members strategic plan development from vision to strategies what makes a good strategic plan performance of the strategic plan. Please note: there are also Strategic Planning Getting Started and Strategic Planning Advanced courses being offered. Presenter: Brad Smith of CAM Management Solutions. Brad has extensive senior management experience in the public sector, including General Manager overseeing strategic planning, performance measurement and quality management for a key economic development agency in the State public sector. Brad has facilitated over 20 strategic plans for metropolitan and rural Councils and organisations in South Australia and interstate. Brad has also led the development of Council service strategic plans as well as a number of service, organisational and governance reviews. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 5 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Treasury Management
For: CEOs, Senior Finance Officers, Audit Committee Members and Council Members with specific treasury management responsibilities. Course Overview: Councils are sometimes still managing treasury activities in ways that were more appropriate in the cash accounting era. Most Councils could reduce their risk exposure to interest rate movements and at the same time make considerable savings from better management of their borrowings and investments. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: when Councils should borrow money when and how Councils should invest funds whether reserves should be cash backed the role of internal borrowings what type of loans should a Council take out - fixed or variable interest rates, fixed term with regular interest, or interest and principal payments, or floating balances that can be repaid or redrawn. How to implement and maintain a treasury management system. Please note: this course is being held the same day in Adelaide as the Annual Business Plan Preparation course that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L has over 25 years of Local Government experience including as Council Member, Director and CEO and Executive Director of both the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. John drafted the LGA Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee endorsed information papers for Councils on debt management, financial targets and model treasury management policy and supporting guidelines. Adelaide Date: Time: Regional Session 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare Dates: 20 April 2012 - Wudinna 1:30pm to 4:30pm (Adelaide) 2:30pm to 5:00pm (Regional) the regional sessions will be held on the same day as the Annual Business Plan Preparation and Budget Management Information and Reporting courses 3 courses in one day Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide NOTE: Regional venues to be advised $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Attend two sessions and get them both for $352 including GST Attend three sessions and get them all for $440 including GST $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'. 26 April 2012
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Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes

For: Council Members, CEOs, Governance Managers and other senior Council staff. Course Overview: Local Government is created, subject to, and responsible for, the administration of a wide variety of State legislation. Strong links between Local Government and State and Federal Governments, Parliaments and Parliamentarians, are increasingly vital to ensuring Councils can achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes for their communities. This course is designed to provide an introduction into the Parliamentary process and to equip Local Government policy makers and administrators with the tools to understand, develop and manage these crucial relationships. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: how both State and Federal Parliaments operate how legislation is developed, including cabinet processes and the role of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel the manner in which Local Government interfaces with the Parliaments the role of Local Government in liaising with and lobbying Governments and Parliamentarians to secure both funding and policy outcomes for local communities the central role of the Local Government Association in facilitating sector-wide responses to all other levels of government. Presenters: George Karzis, Special Counsel and Dale Mazzachi, Solicitor, both of Norman Waterhouse Lawyers, a Parliamentary Counsel representative and Wendy Campana, LGA Chief Executive Officer. George and Dale are members of the Norman Waterhouse Local Government Governance and Regulatory Services Team. George has significant recent experience training and advising Councils on their governance requirements and interactions with other tiers of government. Dale advises Councils on their governance, administrative and regulatory requirements under a variety of State and Federal legislation. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 27 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Governance
MISSION
To represent and provide leadership and support to Councils for the benefit of the South Australian Community.
KEY GOALS
1. 2. 3. 4. Facilitate the continued development and enhancement of Local Government in South Australia. Continue to build stronger relationships with State and Federal Governments and other key stakeholders. Promote and advance opportunities for improved funding for South Australian Councils. Promote a greater understanding of Local Government with all stakeholders, and encourage increased community engagement with Council democratic processes.
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Affordable Housing in Development Plans

For: Strategic and Policy Planners involved in the development of local housing strategies and policy. Course Overview: This course outlines the SA Affordable Housing Planning Framework including planning policy for affordable housing in Development Plans and case studies from various Councils that have implemented affordable housing projects. Participants will gain an understanding of: affordable housing policies and strategies in South Australia use of the planning system to achieve affordable housing outcomes incorporating affordable housing policy and strategies into Development Plans innovative mechanisms and project ideas to achieve affordable housing. Presenters: Presenters from Housing SA and the Department of Planning and Local Government will present this course. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 25 August 2011 (old date 22 July 2011) 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Annual Business Plan Preparation

For: Council Officers (including Finance, Governance and Strategic Planning Officers) involved in the preparation of a Council Annual Business Plan. Course Overview: This course will provide an understanding of the legislative requirements under Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999 together with the key dates relating to the preparation of Annual Business Plans. Participants will have the opportunity to: examine and discuss a number of Annual Business Plans that have been prepared in accordance with the legislation and to a best practice standard work with the LGA model framework for Council Annual Business Plans. Please note: this course is being held on the same day in Adelaide as the Treasury Management course that may also be of interest. Presenter: A specialist presenter will deliver this training.
Adelaide Date:
26 April 2012
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13 March 2012 Naracoorte 29 March 2012 Clare 20 April 2012 Wudinna
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9:30am to 12:30pm (Adelaide) 9:00am to 11:30am (Regional) the regional sessions will be held on the same day as the Treasury Management and Budget Management Information and Reporting courses 3 courses in one day Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide NOTE: Regional venues to be advised $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Attend two sessions and get them both for $352 including GST Attend three sessions and get them all for $440 including GST Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Annual Report Preparation

For: Council Officers (including Finance, Governance and Strategic Planning Officers) involved in the preparation of a Council Annual Report. Course Overview: This course will provide an understanding of the legislative requirements under Section 131 and Schedule 4 of the Local Government Act 1999 together with the key dates relating to the preparation of Annual Reports. This course will provide participants with the opportunity to: understand the various requirements upon Councils in preparing the Annual Report seek clarification upon any matters pertaining to the annual reporting obligations assess their Council's last Annual Report examine and discuss a number of Annual Reports that have been prepared in accordance with the legislation and to a best practice standard. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Strategic Elements of Rating Policy course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Michael Kelledy and Natasha Jones of Wallmans Lawyers. Michaels expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities. Natasha is a key member of Wallmans Lawyers Local Government team, providing strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government practices and procedures, including governance, compliance and risk management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 March 2012 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Asteroid 5 Database Training for the CPM Project

For: Council Staff who analyse community survey data for the Comparative Performance Measurement Project. Course Overview: The LGA Comparative Performance Measurement (CPM) Project was funded by the Local Government Research & Development Scheme to develop corporate performance measures for the Local Government sector. A significant data source for the Comparative Performance Measurement Project is the voluntary community survey which is undertaken by Roy Morgan Research. Results of the 2011 survey will be provided to participating Councils by mid-July 2011 in the database titled Asteroid. An updated version of Asteroid (version 5) has been provided to participating Councils to make the survey data easier to use. Staff need to be proficient in the use and interpretation of this version of Asteroid, so that their Councils can gain maximum benefit from the data supplied. Participants at this course will gain knowledge and build skills in: installation of Asteroid onto PCs or network systems retrieval and display of data creation of tables and other display media interpretation and manipulation of data into various outputs troubleshooting. Please note: participants attending this course will need to bring their own laptop with the latest version of Asteroid (5) loaded. Presenter: David Erickson, Group Project Director of Customised Research for Roy Morgan Research. David has extensive experience in the use of Asteroid, and has been closely involved with the CPM project since its inception. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 9 December 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. The cost of this training is being subsidised by the CPM Project Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Audit Committees
For: Members of Local Government Audit Committees (including independent members). Course Overview: The Local Government Act 1999 requires Councils to establish audit committees and Section 126 sets out the principal functions and extent of authority for audit committees. This course will highlight the legislative responsibilities of audit committees and the critical role they play in the financial reporting framework of Councils. It will also deal with the relationship between Councils finance committees (or similar) where they exist and audit committees. Participants will gain an understanding of the audit committees role in: Councils financial reporting and its monitoring internal controls and risk management systems audit committee work programs and their construction whistleblowers policies and procedures internal audit and the Committee deliberations external audit and its relationship with the committee dealing with emerging risks. Presenter: A specialist presenter will deliver this training.
Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration:
11 May 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Budget Management Information and Reporting

For: CEOs, Corporate Services Directors, Finance Managers or others responsible for preparing budget management information and reports that are presented to Council Members. Course Overview: Council Members information needs are different from those of a Councils managers. This course will help participants to ensure budget performance information presented in reports to Council Members is at strategic level relevant to their decision-making responsibilities whilst also being simple and easy to follow. Suggested layout formats for monthly budget update, mid year budget review and end-of-year budget outcomes reports will be discussed. The course content recommends that budget management performance information presented in these reports be focused on: operating and capital aggregates rather than at responsibility area, activity or item level end of year forecast expenditure rather than year to date expenditure service activity outcome projections targets for financial indicators. This course will also provide an overview of the intent of proposed changes to Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations concerning budget management reporting and reviews and proposals to manage carry forward of spending on projects from a previous year. Please note: this course is being held the same day in Adelaide as the Economic Evaluation Techniques / Use of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis course that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office for State/Local Government Relations. His expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Adelaide Date: Time: 18 May 2012 Regional Session Dates: 13 March 2012 - Naracoorte 29 March 2012 - Clare 20 April 2012 - Wudinna
1:30pm to 4:30pm (Adelaide) 11:30am to 2:30pm (Regional) the regional sessions will be held on the same day as the Treasury Management and Annual Business Plan Preparation courses 3 courses in one day Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Attend two sessions and get them both for $352 including GST Attend three sessions and get them all for $440 including GST Afternoon tea included in Adelaide session Lunch included in regional sessions To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Business Continuity Planning - Getting Started

For: Risk Managers, Human Resources Officers, IT Officers, Records Management Officers and staff involved in the internal audit processes. Course Overview: This course will provide an introduction to business continuity management in Local Government using some practical template tools. Participants will gain an understanding of ISO 31000, the new international risk management standard and AS 5050 the Australian Business continuity Standard and the application of these methodologies to business risk and continuity issues. Council case studies and examples will be used during the course. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Emergency Management Planning course that may also be of interest. Presenter: Bob Walker, Senior Risk Consultant, Local Government Risk Services. Bob has had 17 years experience within an emergency, risk and continuity management environment, including provision of risk management advice and operational support to international events such as the Sydney Olympic Summer Games, Salt Lake Winter Games, and the Rugby World Cup. Bob has facilitated the development of many business continuity plans for Local Government entities. A Council representative will provide a case study. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 2 November 2011 1:30pm to 5:00pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Child Safe Environments Mandated Notifiers Training

For: This training is required by Families SA for anyone providing health, welfare, education, sporting or recreational, child care or residential services wholly or partly for children who are under 18 years of age. Those working in Councils providing services whole or partly to children are mandated notifiers under amendments as of 1 January 2007 to the Childrens Protection Act 1993 (SA). Course Overview: 3 Hour Orientation/Refresher Session (morning) On completing this session, participants will be aware of: organisational legislative requirements: policies, criminal history screening, and lodging a compliance statement with Department for Families and Communities; legal responsibility or mandated notifiers to report any suspicion of child abuse; how values, attitudes and experiences may impact on the understanding of child abuse and the response to children who may have been abused or neglected; and the process and procedure of reporting to the Child Abuse Report line. 3 Hour Workshop Session (afternoon) Participants in the 3.0 hour Orientation/Refresher Session also have the option of attending an additional 3 hour workshop. Upon completion those participants will be accredited with completion of the Department of Families and Communities Child Safe Environments Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Learning Module. Building on the morning session, this session will cover the following additional topics. The importance of maintaining a childs perspective when considering child abuse suspicions. Responding to children who may want to disclose they have been abused or neglected. Indicators of Abuse and Neglect Participants will work through case study examples, and undertake assessment exercises in a shared learning environment to complete their accreditation. Presenter: Margaret Heylen, who holds qualifications as a social worker, will facilitate the 2 hour session. Margaret is an accredited trainer of the Child Safe Environments Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Learning Module (Department of Families and Communities) Margaret has extensive experience as a Social Planner in the State, Local Government and private sectors, including development of policy, and delivery and evaluation of programs for children and young people. Dates/ Locations: 28 July 2011 Port Lincoln Council Chambers, 60 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln 26 August 2011 Naracoorte Town Hall, 95 Smith Street, Naracoorte 16 September 2011 Boardrooms, LG House 148 Frome Street, Adelaide 15 February 2012 Boardrooms, LG House 148 Frome Street, Adelaide 9:30am to 12:30pm (morning session) / 1:30pm to 4:30pm (afternoon session) Port Lincoln 9:00am to 12pm (morning session) / 1:00pm to 4:00pm (afternoon session) Naracoorte 9:30 to 12:30pm (morning session) / 1:30pm to 4:30pm (afternoon session) Adelaide $264 including GST per 3 hour workshop $352 including GST for full day (both workshops) Tea breaks and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Mandatory Reporting Who Needs What Training?

Mandated notifiers are staff, volunteers, contractors or consultants who provide services wholly or partly for children, being young people under 18 years of age. Supervisors and/or managers who have direct responsibility for the supervision of the provision of those services are also mandated notifiers. The following points provide further guidance: 1.1 Parks and garden staff, dog and parking inspectors, and maintenance staff, do not provide services to children. They may come into contact with children from time to time in carrying out their duties, but are not mandated notifiers. 1.2 Children are amongst the recipients of certain Council services, for example libraries, recreation centres, swimming pools, community centres, information services, and some community development programs. Staff and volunteers in these roles are mandated notifiers because they provide services partly to children. 1.3 Staff and volunteers in other roles provide services wholly to children, such as immunization services, child care centres, childrens library programs, education programs for children, and Youth Advisory Committees. Those involved in delivering these services are mandated notifiers. 1.4 Supervisors and/or managers who have direct responsibility for the supervision of those staff and volunteers who provide services partly or wholly to children are also mandated notifiers. There will be other types of services provided by Councils either wholly or partly to children. It is suggested that the above partly or wholly test be applied to determine if relevant staff and volunteers are mandated notifiers. 2. What are the training requirements?
Note: DFC Standards require that the organisation make all volunteers and employees aware of their responsibilities under law as mandated notifiers and that volunteers and employees are able to identify and respond to children at risk of harm. DFC Standards encourage organisations to make mandatory notification training available to staff and volunteers as good practice however training is not a mandatory requirement. The training programs rolled out through Local Government in South Australia over the past three years has been accredited by DFC in accordance with these standards. The DFC suggest that it is good practice to undertake refresher training 3 years after the initial training, and every 3 years thereafter, however this is not a requirement under the Standards. Clarification has been sought by some Councils about the level of training required for mandated notifiers in various roles, that is, whether providing services partly or wholly to children. Enquiries have also been received from Councils about refresher training requirements. The following schedule provides guidance to assist Councils to determine the appropriate level of training for mandated notifiers.
Nature of services provided Staff/Volunteers providing services wholly to children
Training Requirements One day program
Staff/Volunteers providing services partly to children, One day program and who may have regular and on-going contact, and where there is the possibility of establishing a relationship with the child
Direct Managers staff/volunteers
or
Supervisors
of
the
above One day program
Staff/Volunteers providing services partly to children, 2-1/2 hour Orientation Session incidental to the overall service provision Direct Managers staff/volunteers or Supervisors of the above 2-1/2 hour Orientation Session
A refresher program, similar to the orientation session, is also suggested as good practice 3 years after the initial training/orientation session and every 3 years after that.
Code of Conduct Management

For: Council Officers (including CEOs) involved in the preparation, review and implementation of Councils Code of Conduct for both Council Members and Staff. Course Overview: This course will provide a brief overview of the legislative requirements under the Local Government Act 1999 relating to the preparation, adoption and review of codes of conduct. It will also provide a general overview of the management and implementation of provisions under a code of conduct including a potential framework for operating an effective code of conduct. Participants attending this course will have the opportunity to assess their Councils Code(s) of Conduct for deficiencies and gain a better understanding of how to manage breaches and actions that are contrary to their Councils Code(s). Presenters: Michael Kelledy and Natasha Jones from Wallmans Lawyers, Marjorie Schulze, LGAs Local Government Governance Panel Chair and Rob Wallace, LGA Senior Industrial Relations Advisor. Michaels expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities. Natasha's expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities. Marjorie will provide input from the LG Governance Panels perspective and Rob will cover the IR perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 11 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Community Engagement for Council Officers

For: Community Engagement Officers and Managers in the Community Development, Community Services, Planning and Development and Strategic Planning areas Course Overview: The Community Engagement Project undertaken by the LGA in 2007 produced a handbook resource for Councils across South Australia. The Community Engagement Handbook is based on the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) model and provides a basic community engagement framework for Councils. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what is meant by community engagement in Local Government decision making a range of community engagement legislative issues in relation to community engagement planning, implementing and evaluating community engagement an introduction to techniques to share and gather information and bring people together. Please note: there is also a 5 day program which provides an internationally recognised IAP2 Public Participation Certificate. For further information go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining and select IAP2 Public Participation / Community Engagement Certificate. Presenter: Barbara Chappell is the author of the LGA Community Engagement Handbook and the City of Onkaparingas Community Engagement Handbook which won the IAP2 Core Values Award for Best Policy Framework 2007. Barbara is licensed to train the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program and the Emotion, Outrage and Public Engagement course. She works with Councils and community groups throughout South Australia to raise awareness of community engagement practices. Adelaide Date: Time: Location: 8 September 2011 Regional Session Dates: 15 August 2011 - Clare 24 August 2011 - Wudinna 27 September 2011 - Naracoorte

For: Officers and Managers in the Community Engagement, Community Development, Community Services, Planning and Development and Strategic Planning areas. Course Overview: This course will provide participants with an introduction to community engagement techniques that have been developed by practitioners from around the world. It is recommended that participants also attend the Community Engagement for Council Officers course which provides training in the use of the Local Government Community Engagement Handbook as it is important to effectively plan for community engagement before choosing interesting or new engagement techniques. This course will: review and build on the planning process for community engagement explore the range of skills needed to work with community engagement techniques provide a structured approach to determining which techniques are most likely to produce desired results and increase participation in community engagement provide active participation in a range of techniques such as facilitation of small groups, Focussed Conversations and World Caf. Please note: there is also a 5 day program which provides an internationally recognised IAP2 Public Participation Certificate. For further information go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining and select IAP2 Public Participation / Community Engagement Certificate. Presenter: Barbara Chappell is the author of the LGA Community Engagement Handbook and the City of Onkaparingas Community Engagement Handbook which won the IAP2 Core Values Award for Best Policy Framework 2007. Barbara is licensed to train the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program and Emotion, Outrage and Public Engagement course. She is working with Councils and community groups throughout SA to raise awareness of community engagement practices. Adelaide Date: Time: Location: 15 November 2011 Regional Session Dates: 17 October 2011 - Clare 31 October 2011 - Naracoorte 2 November 2011 - Wudinna
Complaints Handling and Internal Review of Council Decisions

For: Council Officers responsible for dealing with resident and ratepayer complaints and the internal review of Councils decisions process. Course Overview: It is inevitable that Councils will receive complaints from time to time, either about services they provide or about rating decisions. Dealing with complaints provides an opportunity for Councils to evaluate how they conduct business and to focus on how this can be improved. Councils also have legislative responsibilities related to dealing with complaints. This will be an interactive course where participants will gain an understanding of: requirements for internal review of Council decisions (Section 270 of the Local Government Act 1999) Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993 key elements of a good practice complaint handling procedure and how to deal with initial contacts effectively role of the Ombudsman in investigating complaints against Councils relevant complaints handling and conflict resolution techniques. Presenters: Barbara Chappell, Community Engagement Consultant and Megan Philpot, Deputy Ombudsman, State Ombudsmans Office. Barbara holds a Masters in Conflict Management and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. She has an extensive background in Local Government community relations and engagement. Megan has had many years experience in Ombudsman SA in dealing with Local Government and will provide input from the State Ombudsmans perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 24 October 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council and Committee Meeting Agenda and Minute Preparation

For: Executive and/or Personal Assistants and Administration Officers. Course Overview: The Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000 provide for the conduct of Council and Council Committee meetings and the preparation of minutes and agendas. Participants attending this course will: gain an increased understanding of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000 in relation to notice of meetings, agendas and minutes develop skills in the preparation of notices of meetings, agendas and the recording and preparation of minutes. Please note: there is also a Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda and Minute Preparation course being offered. Persons with responsibilities specifically in that regard are recommended to attend that course in preference to this one wherever possible. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. His expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 2 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council Development Assessment Panels Agenda and Minute Preparation

For: Council Officers responsible for the preparation of Council Development Assessment Panel meeting agendas and minutes. Course Overview: The Development Act 1993 (S.56) requires Councils to establish Development Assessment Panels (CDAP) but specifies only brief requirements regarding the preparation of agendas and minutes for Panel meetings. Participants attending this course will: gain an increased understanding of not only the provisions of the Development Act 1993 but also legally compliant best practice in relation to Council Development Panel notice of meetings, agendas and minutes develop skills in the preparation of Council Development Assessment Panel notices of meetings, agendas and the recording and preparation of minutes. Presenter: David Altmann of Development Answers P/L. David has many years of Local Government experience including as an urban planner and CEO before establishing his own consultancy practice which has a focus on development and town planning. Adelaide Date: 3 April 2012 Regional Session Dates: 5 March 2012 Naracoorte 19 March 2012 Wudinna 21 May 2012 Clare
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9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide NOTE: Regional venues to be advised $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council Development Assessment Panels Public Officers

For: Public Officers for Council Development Assessment Panels, CEOs and CDAP members. Course Overview: Public Officers have a great deal of responsibility under the Development Act 1993 and the Minister's Code of Conduct under Section 21A of that Act. This course will provide participants with a practical understanding of: the responsibilities of Public Officers the role of Public Officers in complaint handling procedures complaint handling and investigation procedures. Presenters: Natasha Jones and Victoria Shute of Wallmans Lawyers. Natasha is a key member of Wallmans Lawyers Local Government team, providing strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government practices and procedures, including governance, compliance and risk management. Victoria provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government practices and procedures including governance, planning and environment, compliance and risk management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 1 June 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council Section 41 Committee Member Training for Community Members

For: Community members involved in Council Section 41 Committees. Council Officers involved in such Committees are also welcome to attend. Course Overview: This course will highlight the legislative responsibilities of Section 41 Committees. Participants will have the opportunity to gain a full understanding of: functions and duties of the Committee and general duties of Committee members under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999, including misuse of information under Section 62 of the Local Government Act 1999 and consideration of the offence provisions that apply to Committee members meeting procedures and the application of the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2000 on meetings of Committees performing regulatory activities and the availability of Sections 90 and 91 reporting to Council and the formation of recommendations including the reporting and accountability obligations of Committees to the Council, particularly regarding the delivery of recommendations that have been formed by a Committee conflict of interest including a laypersons overview of the conflict of interest provisions in the Local Government Act 1999 and the application of those provisions on members of Council Committees. This will include consideration of what a prescribed interest is, when a prescribed interest will arise, and what the individual committee member must do in that event. Presenters: Natasha Jones and Cimon Burke from Wallmans Lawyers and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Natasha provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues including governance, statutory interpretation and risk management. Cimon also advises Councils on a range of matters relevant to Local Government including governance and regulatory matters. Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 30 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Council Section 42 and 43 Subsidiary Board Member Training

For: Members of the Board of Management of Single or Regional Council Subsidiaries. Course Overview: This course will highlight legislative requirements and practical perspectives in the operation, functions and duties of a Council subsidiary with a particular focus on the role of the board of management. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: legislative framework of the operation of Council subsidiaries including the powers, functions and duties pursuant to Section 42, Section 43 and in particular Schedule 2 of the Local Government Act 1999 role and responsibilities of board members fiduciary duties of the board of management budget, business plans, audit and financial obligations imposed on subsidiaries a practical perspective of the operation of a Council Subsidiary including best practice principles for dealing with operational and common issues a framework for a model charter. Participants will also have the opportunity to have any questions about their roles and responsibilities answered. Presenters: Michael Kelledy and Natasha Jones from Wallmans Lawyers and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Michael and Natasha's expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and Council subsidiaries. They provide strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues, including governance, compliance and risk management. Victor will provide input from a liability and insurance perspective. Guest speakers will also provide practical perspectives on the operational considerations that affect subsidiaries and the board and a financial expert will provide an overview of the financial knowledge essential for board members. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 25 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Economic Evaluation Techniques / Use of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

For: Officers with responsibility for evaluating the economic and financial impacts of significant project and service level proposals. Course Overview: Discounted cashflow analysis should be used to compare option alternatives for project and service level proposals involving significant outlays and/or receipts occurring at different points in time. Assessing a proposal by simply aggregating forecast cashflows or by their expected impact on a Councils financial statements can lead to incorrect conclusions. Analyses need to take into account the time value of money. This course will make extensive use of examples and exercises and provide participants with an understanding of: net present values how to calculate and what they mean how to choose a discount rate how to compare a lump-sum amount with an ongoing cashflow stream how to compare the cost of assets with different economic lives the difference between financial and economic analysis the role of sensitivity analysis the cost of bringing forward expenditure proposals the basis for repair or replace decisions the basis for lease or buy decisions. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Budget Management Information and Reporting course that may also be of interest. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. Johns early career was focused on undertaking economic analysis work in Commonwealth, State and Local Government. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 18 May 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Financial Fundamentals for Local Government

For: Finance and Accounting Officers and other Council Officers with financial and management accounting responsibilities. Course Overview: This two-day course will provide participants with an awareness and broad understanding of a smorgasbord of topical issues facing Local Government finance staff in South Australia. The topics to be covered include: audit committees internal auditing GST/FBT efficiency and economy reviews linking long-term financial plans to other strategic management plans project evaluation techniques compliance with legislation (Local Government Act 1999 and Regulations) budget reviews distinguishing capital expenditure (expansion versus renewal/replacement) financial indicators uniform presentation of finances. Presenter: Dario Nazzari from UHY Haines Norton. Dario has extensive experience in the management of financial services for large corporations and not-for-profit entities. Dario is a member of a panel of consultants providing mentoring for Council staff on a range of financial governance issues under the LGAs Financial Sustainability Program. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 4 & 5 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Freedom of Information
For: Accredited FOI Officers, CEOs and other Council Officers involved in this area. Course Overview: This course will provide participants with an overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the FOI Act) and its application to Councils. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the legislative provisions including specific information on: extensions of time formulating a complying Freedom of Information determination consulting with third parties considering various key exemptions (eg internal working document, personal affairs, business affairs and confidential information) consideration of what constitutes the public interest deemed determinations. Presenter: Megan Philpot, Deputy SA Ombudsman. Megan has had many years experience in dealing with Local Government and the FOI Act. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 11 November 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
IAP2 Public Participation / Community Engagement Certificate

For: Officers and Managers in the Community Engagement, Community Development, Community Services, Planning and Development and Strategic Planning areas as well as Council Members Course Overview: Planning Module 2 days This two day module of the IAP2 Certificate Program provides an introduction to the foundations of effective public participation including decision process steps; how to select levels of participation, identify and clarify the roles and responsibilities of decision makers and communities; and an introduction to the selection of techniques. This module will provide participants with an understanding of: the public and their roles in participation how to set clear objectives to achieve public participation goals how to develop a public participation plan how to identify appropriate evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of public participation. Techniques Module 2 days This two day module provides an introduction to a range of practical techniques that can be used at all five levels on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation. The module builds on the learning from the planning module and provides participants with opportunities to reflect on and improve their understanding of the IAP2 approach to public participation. This module will provide participants with an understanding of: World Caf, interviewing from a public participation perspective, focused conversations, Citizen Jury, advisory groups and other techniques of interest to participants how to select techniques to share information, collect and compile information and bring people together how to adapt techniques to suit specific situations and meet public participation objectives. Communications Module 1 day This one day module offers an overview of the communication skills used by public participation practitioners and brings together the components of planning, techniques and communication to complete the public participation process. It introduces three models of communication including Hugh Mackays Ten Laws of Communication, Shannon and Weavers Mathematical Theory of Communication and Bojinka Bishops Principles of Authentic Communication. This module will provide participants with an understanding of: the communication skills needed to support effective public participation two-way communication and how to share information and to seek feedback learning styles and how to incorporate this knowledge into public participation skills to use this knowledge when bringing people together in public participation a variety of public participation communication skills and techniques including active listening, empathy, managing difficult conversations and risk communication.
At completion of this 5 day course, participants will receive an internationally recognised IAP2 Public Participation Certificate. Please note: The LGA Education and Training Service is also offering one day courses for Council Members and for Council Officers. For further information go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining and select Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members or Community Engagement Council Officers or Community Engagement Techniques Improving Participation for Council Officers. Presenter: Barbara Chappell is the author of the LGA Community Engagement Handbook and the City of Onkaparingas Community Engagement Handbook which won the IAP2 Core Values Award for Best Policy Framework 2007. Barbara is licensed to train the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program and the Emotion, Outrage and Public Engagement course. She works with Councils and community groups throughout South Australia to raise awareness of community engagement practices. Dates: Planning Module : 22 & 23 August 2011 Techniques Module : 5 & 6 September 2011 Communications Module : 21 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $1760 including GST for the full 5 day program (all 3 modules). An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Procurement, Contract Law and Probity Fundamentals

For: Purchasing and Procurement Managers and Officers, Works Managers, Contract Managers, Engineering Officers and any Council Officers involved in procurement and contracting. Course Overview: This course will provide participants with an introduction to public sector procurement and contracting. It will also address the probity issues associated with procurement activities in the public sector context. Local Government conducts its procurement activities in an increasingly dynamic commercial environment where there is greater than ever public scrutiny of public administration, particularly of procurement related decisions and processes. The aim of this course is to equip Council Officers involved in procurement with a sound understanding of procurement processes, principles and relevant governance issues, together with an understanding of probity, what it is, and what Council Officers need to be doing. In particular the course will explore the probity issues associated with procurement processes and contract negotiations. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the legislative framework governing procurement activities in Local Government, including ACCC considerations the basic principles of contract law procurement policies and procedures procurement strategies and planning the key elements of a commercial strategy contract negotiations and probity issues common probity issues and how to avoid them an introduction to contract management. Presenter: Mary-Alice Paton, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Mary-Alice specialises in the area of public sector procurement and probity. She has extensive experience in all aspects of procurement at a Commonwealth, State and Local Government level, including developing initial procurement strategies, request formulation, preparation of request documentation, evaluation, contract negotiation, contract preparation and contract management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 14 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Rates Administration Fundamentals

For: Rates Administration Officers. Course Overview: In SA, property rates are the only tax available to Councils and Council rates account for about 60% of Councils' income. Councils are able to use site value, capital value or annual value for property rating purposes and each Council must have a rating policy that states which value has been chosen and why. Participants attending this two-day course will gain knowledge of the basic legal requirements that underpin the rate administrator role. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: minimum rating provisions fixed charges and use of rebates and remissions recovery of rates sale of land for non payment of rates legal and other costs challenges to rates rating policy and declaration of rates rates notices and giving of notice South Australian rating system concept of rateable land and descriptions of land for rating purposes contiguous land and valuation of land Assessment Record ownership and occupation different types of rates and their use. Please note: A Strategic Elements of Rating Policy course is also being offered. Presenters: Michael Kelledy and Natasha Jones from Wallmans Lawyers and a representative from SA Institute of Rate Administrators. Michael's expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils. Natasha provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government, including rating and land valuation disputes, governance, compliance and risk management. The SAIRA representative will provide examples of useful decision making tools that demonstrate the impact of rating changes on the community. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 28 & 29 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Records Management Fundamentals

For: Records Management Officers and other Council Officers responsible for records management practices within Councils. Course Overview: This two-day course will provide participants with an awareness and understanding of records management concepts, practices and issues relating to Local Government. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of the: standards and legislation relating to the management of records practices required to manage and maintain Council records, including classification and disposal issues and myths relating to recordkeeping, particularly in relation to electronic records and privacy and access. The course will provide hands-on, informative, practical training and will enable participants to engage with officers from other Councils who are facing similar issues. Presenter: Wendy Fewsdale from Info-Osmosis, has extensive experience in both Local Government and records management. Wendy was involved in the development and review of the General Disposal Schedule 20 for Local Government and has had 22 years experience in records management practices including developing and delivering training courses to both State and Local Governments. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 15 & 16 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Funding Partnerships

For: Senior Managers, Strategic Planners and Council Staff involved in sourcing external funding partnerships. Course Overview: Councils need to be able to take advantage of external revenue sources and be proficient at using them as a reliable and ongoing financial base for the roll-out of capital and operating projects. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: how to avoid the traps of mission drift when funding dollars lure preparing a winning business case rating the spade and political readiness of a proposal the benefits of medium term strategic planning when seeking funding building and securing a third revenue stream for strategic project delivery the art of establishing strategic partnerships stakeholder mapping managing stakeholder relationships for long term gain identifying mutual hot buttons with stakeholders using leverage to advantage acquittal responsibilities The updated External Funding Tool Kit developed using funding from the Local Government Research & Development Scheme will be used as the basis of this training. The tool kit includes step by step checklists and recording templates for making funding applications. Please Note: There are also Strategic Planning Getting Started and Strategic Planning Advanced courses being offered that may also be of interest as precursors to this course. Presenter: Anne Petch of Funding Partnerships Australia Pty Ltd chaired a regional funding board for six years and successfully established the External Funding Coordinator role for the Adelaide City Council. Anne is a mentor for the South Australian Youth Entrepreneur Scheme and a Fellow 2002 of The Governors Leadership Foundation. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 27 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Planning - Getting Started

For: Strategic Planning Officers and Senior Managers. Council Members and CEOs are also welcome to attend. Course Overview: This course will assist participants to develop skills in strategic planning and explore different methods of structuring, monitoring and evaluating an effective strategic plan. It will offer both a theoretical and a practical approach to strategic planning, from the first steps of clarifying the task and defining the vision, goal or purpose, through consultation and involvement of stakeholders to the final steps of communication, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review. Participants will gain an understanding of the: purpose and value of strategic planning importance of consultation with and involvement of people impacted by the plan components of a strategic plan process and steps required to create and complete a strategic plan legislative responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1999 SA Strategic Plan and its relevance to Local Government social planning issues. Please note: there is also a Strategic Planning Advanced and a Strategic Planning for Council Members course being offered. Presenters: Kay Hannaford Seamark, Consultant, Barry Parsons, LGA General Manager, Corporate & Member Services, Lois Boswell, Department of Premier and Cabinet and Stuart Boyd, Manager Community Services, Adelaide Hills Council. Kay has more than twenty years experience in a wide range of corporate settings from the public sector, to a senior executive in an international company, a director on a number of Boards and developing and managing her own businesses. Barry will provide input on the SA Strategic Plan and Councils legislative responsibilities and Stuart will provide input on social planning in a Council setting. Lois is Executive Director in charge of the SA Strategic Plan updates and monitoring. Lois was also a Principal Author of the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 19 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Strategic Planning - Advanced

For: Strategic Planning Officers and Senior Managers. Council Members and CEOs are also welcome to attend. Course Overview: The right planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting are now more than ever, critical elements for all successful Local Government entities. This course has been designed to provide specialist level training to develop and implement effective strategic planning into your Council. Participants will learn how to practically connect community aspirations through to Council vision, strategy, service delivery and performance results. A Council case study will also be used to provide examples. This course will assist participants to develop advanced skills in strategic planning. It will offer both a theoretical and a practical approach to strategic planning and will provide participants with an understanding of: strategic management, integrated planning and the strategic plan engagement and consultation with the community and other key stakeholders environmental scanning strategic plan development from vision to strategies strategic and operational linkages measuring performance at the strategic level review of the strategic plan. Please note: there is also a Strategic Planning - Getting Started and a Strategic Planning for Council Members course being offered. Presenters: Brad Smith of CAM Management Solutions. Brad has extensive senior management experience in the public sector, including General Manager overseeing strategic planning, performance measurement and quality management for a key economic development agency in the State public sector. Brad has facilitated over 20 strategic plans for metropolitan and rural Councils and organisations in South Australia and interstate. Brad has also led the development of Council service strategic plans as well as a number of service, organisational and governance reviews. A Council representative will provide a case study. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 20 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Whistleblowers (Fraud and Corruption Reporting)

For: Council Officers (including CEOs and Governance Officers) and Council Members involved in the consideration of whistleblower and fraud and corruption issues. Course Overview: This practical and interactive course will provide an understanding of the application of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993. It will also raise awareness of corruption and corruption risks and the role of Council Officers and Council Members in recognising and responding to these issues. This course will provide participants with the opportunity to: understand the legislative issues in relation to whistleblowers legislation, including the disclosure of public interest information and the role of the informant in the process examine and discuss the types of conduct that could constitute corruption identify fraud and corruption risks identify strategies to manage fraudulent and/or corrupt conduct consider principles and mechanisms of prevention look at a template whistleblowers policy. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Whistleblowers Protection Act Responsible Officers course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Michael Kelledy, Natasha Jones and Cimon Burke of Wallmans Lawyers. Michael's expertise spans all aspects of governance, corporate policy, statutory interpretation and administrative law for Councils and other public authorities. Natasha provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government including governance, compliance and risk management. Cimon advises Councils in matters relating to governance, planning and environment, and regulatory functions. In addition, there will be experienced external speakers who have proactive "hands on" roles in these issues. In addition, there will be experienced external speakers who have a proactive "hands on" role in these issues either from a Council and/or a representative from an external agency who is involved in this area. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 September 2011 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Whistleblowers Protection Act Responsible Officers

For: CEOs, Governance Managers, Responsible Officers appointed under the Whistleblower Protection Policy. Course Overview: Responsible Officers appointed under a Council's Whistleblower Protection Policy are authorised to receive and act upon disclosures of public interest information made by a person in accordance with the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993. This training course has been specifically tailored for responsible officers to provide them with relevant expertise required to effectively handle and, where appropriate, investigate and present their findings in relation to such disclosures. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the role of the Responsible Officer and the obligations under the Whistleblowers Protection Act complaint handling and investigations procedures report preparation techniques for managing sensitive information, including OHS&W considerations impact upon the Responsible Officer in managing disclosures. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Whistleblowers (Fraud and Corruption Reporting) course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Natasha Jones and Cimon Burke from Wallmans Lawyers. Natasha provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues including governance, statutory interpretation and risk management. Cimon also advises Councils on a range of matters relevant to Local Government including governance and regulatory matters. In addition, there will be an experienced external speaker with psychological expertise who can provide comment on the experiences of a Responsible Officer in receiving and handling a disclosure. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 September 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Business Writing Basics

For: Council Officers requiring in-depth assistance with writing in a business environment. Course Overview: This course will assist people to understand the fundamentals of business writing and how they can use the English language to convey accurate and appropriate messages. It is ideal for Council staff who find themselves in an office-based role that requires them to write documents such as reports, letters and emails. Participants will gain an understanding of: parts of speech sentence construction grammar gremlins the importance of spelling commonly confused words use of effective paragraph writing techniques how to write effective letters guidelines for emails writing tools and how to use them. The course is taught in a practical manner and focuses on how to apply the basics of English language in a business environment rather than on formal theory. Participants will complete examples in a workbook that will later provide a handy workplace reference guide. Please note: This is a pre-course to the Business Writing Skills course on offer. Presenter: The Workplace Writing Group is passionate about helping people communicate effectively through business documents. With over 30 years collective experience our highly skilled facilitators will work with you to achieve your writing goals whilst ensuring your learning experience is an enjoyable and practical one. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 23 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event . Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Business Writing Skills

For: All Council Officers (including CEOs and Managers). Course Overview: Are you writing more than ever before? Do you take hours to write a simple letter or email? Is your writing so wordy and unclear that it is unreadable? Alternatively, is it too brief, confusing and misinterpreted as abrupt? Do you consider your reader when you are writing? This course will help you to write precise, clear and organised business correspondence. Emphasis will be on the creation of documents that others will want to read. Through a practical approach, your confidence will increase and enable you to write quickly and competently when you return to the workplace. By the end of this course, you will be able to: plan, organise, structure, draft and edit concise letters, emails and memos be able use plain English writing techniques to clearly communicate with a variety of Local Government audiences use correct and contemporary grammar, punctuation and spelling including best practice for business adjust your writing tone and style to suit both your purpose and your reader increase the readability of your documents. Please note: If required, there is a pre-course titled Business Writing Basics and a post-course titled Report Writing Communicating Effectively also on offer. Presenter: The Workplace Writing Group is passionate about helping people communicate effectively through business documents. With over 30 years collective experience our highly skilled facilitators will work with you to achieve your writing goals whilst ensuring your learning experience is an enjoyable and practical one. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 7 May 2012 9:00am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Cross-Cultural Training
For: Council staff who deal with clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Course Overview: This interactive course consists of two sessions. The morning session provides general crosscultural training aimed at enhancing the ability of staff to understand and provide services for residents from the full range of cultural backgrounds in our communities. The afternoon session builds on the first by focusing on Islam and Muslims in South Australia. The general cross-cultural training session will provide participants with an understanding of: the organisational and personal contexts of working with cultural diversity developing professional cultural competence culture and cultural diversity in Australian society: definitions and demographics the four elements of cross-cultural communication: verbal and non-verbal communication, styles of communication and values and attitudes. the five psychological stages of adapting to a new culture stages of settlement: refugees and immigrants engaging with culturally diverse communities. The second session will provide participants with an understanding of: Islam and Muslims basic beliefs and practices of Muslims barriers faced by newly arrived Muslims strategies to engage Muslims to Council Programs. Presenters: Robert Bean and Sherifa Khan. Robert is the Director of Cultural Diversity Services Pty Ltd and is an experienced cross-cultural trainer and specialist consultant who has worked with many Local Government and community organisations over the last 31 years in South Australia and nationally. Sherifa Khan is the Education Coordinator of the Muslim Women's Association of SA Inc and has been coordinating and presentation cross cultural workshops on Islam to educational institutions, service providers and community groups over the last five years. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 2 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide FREE (this course is being fully funded by Multicultural SA) Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Dynamic Presentation Skills

For: All Council Officers. Course Overview: Public speaking can be a powerful communication strategy. This course will assist participants to develop the ability to speak clearly and confidently whether at challenging meetings or any other public speaking situations. Participants will gain an understanding of how to: use public speaking skills to present ideas and proposals improve the preparation and delivery of speeches and presentations capture and hold the attention of the audience plan and prepare powerful presentations to match the needs of the audience present with confidence and impact overcome nerves on the day. Presenter: Kate Reynolds, independent trainer and consultant. Kate writes and delivers customised personal and organisational development training programs for government and non-government workers and volunteers. For over 10 years Kate has assisted workers and volunteers across a wide range of sectors to develop their public speaking and presentation skills for a range of purposes and audiences. She also helps organisations to review and renew their structures, services, programs, policies, plans and toolkits. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 13 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Event Management Introduction

For: Council Officers involved in planning or running events for Councils. Course Overview: This practical and interactive course will provide an understanding of how to arrange and manage events such as conferences, seminars, meetings and training sessions for Councils. Topics covered will include: developing programs hiring presenters selecting venues arranging catering registering participants developing promotional strategies preparing budgets managing timelines rostering staff managing risk organising/hiring equipment and audio visual requirements arranging accommodation collecting feedback. Please note: there is also an Event Management of Major Community Events on offer. Please read both flyers and choose the course that suits you. Presenters: John Pullman, Director EventsOz, representatives from the Local Government Events Network and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. John has had many years of experience in event management including the Barossa Vintage Festival and the OConnell Street Food & Wine Affair. The Local Government Events Network representatives will provide a Council events management perspective and Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 14 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Event Management of Major Community Events

For: Events Coordinators/Managers and other Council Officers involved in planning or running major community events. Course Overview: This practical and interactive course will provide an understanding of how to develop, arrange and manage major community events for Councils. Topics covered will include: designing programs and creating themes attracting sponsorship promoting and marketing events managing risk purchasing insurance complying with legislation including liquor licensing hiring contractors and including local traders providing environmentally sustainable events collecting feedback. Please note: there is also an Event Management Introduction course on offer. Please read both flyers and choose the course that suits you. Presenters: John Pullman, Director EventsOz, representatives from the Local Government Events Network and Victor Di Maria, Manager Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. John has had many years of experience in event management including the Barossa Vintage Festival and the OConnell Street Food & Wine Affair. The Local Government Events Network representatives will provide a Council events management perspective and Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 18 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Finance for Non-Finance Officers

For: Council Members and Senior Staff who have financial governance and financial management responsibilities but little (if any) formal training or experience in these areas. Course Overview: Too often financial information is presented in ways that either confuse or dont make it easy for people who dont have extensive professional financial backgrounds to ascertain key messages and implications. The aim of this session is to help participants determine the form and type of financial information they need to fulfill their responsibilities and how to interpret financial data for effective decisionmaking. Topics covered will include: differences in financial information needs of Council Members and Managers the difference between cash and accrual accounting and when each is more useful how to read financial statements valuing and re-valuing assets and the effects of inflation why accurately measuring depreciation is important preparing and managing a budget distinction between fixed and variable costs treatment of overheads use and management of debt. Presenter: John Comrie of JAC Comrie P/L. John has over 25 years of Local Government experience including Council Member, Director and CEO, and Executive Director of the LGA and the Office of State/Local Government Relations. Johns expertise covers all aspects of Local Government operations with particular emphasis on financial management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 5 July 2011 9:30am to 12.30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Handling Conflict Situations for Council Officers

For: All Council Officers including Customer Service Officers, Community Engagement Officers, Community Development Officers, Community Services Officers, Planning and Development Officers and Strategic Planners. Course Overview: This course will explore how personal conflict styles influence our behaviour when dealing with difficult conversations and conflict situations. As professionals providing a service to the public, it is useful to become aware of how behaviour can be managed to build capacity within the community to respond rather than react to situations. The course will explore the nature and source of conflict, identify personal conflict styles and provide opportunities for participants to apply new skills to a range of conflict situations. Participants will gain an understanding of: possibilities and limitations of conflict management nature and source of conflict personal conflict styles different responses to various conflict situations. Presenter: Barbara Chappell holds a Masters in Conflict Management and is licensed to train the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program and the Emotion, Outrage and Public Engagement course. Barbara works with Councils and community groups throughout South Australia to raise awareness of the role of conflict management in community engagement and community relations. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 8 August 2011 (old date 2 August) 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Leadership - Getting Started

For: Team Leaders and Supervisors and aspiring Team Leaders and Supervisors. Course Overview: This course is aimed at equipping participants with the skills to successfully lead others. It will use an experience-based learning approach to help identify and apply three distinct leadership styles to encourage and support team members. Participants will gain an understanding of: the difference between leadership and management different styles of leadership how to apply a variety of leadership skills how to develop a personal development plan. All participants will receive a hard copy manual/workbook that will provide useful information for the workplace. Presenter: John Munro, Senior Consultant of Self. John is an experienced leadership trainer whose career has included delivering and managing staff development services within the public sector. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 9 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Managing Cultural Diversity

For: All Managers, Team Leaders and Program Coordinators working with culturally diverse staff or volunteers and serving culturally diverse communities Course Overview: This practical, interactive course will help participants improve their ability to manage and communicate effectively with staff and residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The course focuses on improving teamwork and productivity in multicultural workforces, attracting and retaining culturally diverse talent, and gaining valuable insights into the needs and expectations of culturally diverse residents and communities. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the nature of culture and the impact of cultural differences on communication leading and motivating culturally diverse teams the processes of cross-cultural communication and adaptation effective strategies for inducting and orienting overseas-born employees the process of engaging with culturally diverse communities the process of factoring cultural diversity into business and project planning. Presenter: Robert Bean, Director of Cultural Diversity Services Pty Ltd. Robert is a nationally recognised diversity management and cross-cultural communication trainer and consultant with 31 years' experience. He has trained managers, staff and volunteers from numerous Councils and community organisations. Robert has also conducted national research and development projects, publishing widely in the diversity field. In 2005 he developed the SA Local Government Executive Leadership Competencies Manual, gaining further valuable insights into the realities of Local Government management and service provision. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 4 October 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Policy Writing - Getting Started

For: This course will appeal to Council Officers who need an awareness of how policy is developed and written, those who aspire to or are new to policy writing, as well as people who would like a refresher course. Course Overview: This is an introductory program in which participants will explore the importance of good policy development in Councils, the fundamentals of policy writing and its place in policy development. Participants will learn how to put these fundamentals into practice and will be given the opportunity to discuss and debate related issues. A Council case study will also be used to provide examples. By the end of this course participants will be able to: understand the purpose of policies and why Councils need them describe the consequences of poor or non-existent policies understand the policy development cycle identify the policy problem work effectively with stakeholders describe the principles of good policy writing use plain English to write clear policy documents. Please note: If required, there are two pre-courses on offer titled Business Writing Basics and Business Writing Skills. Presenter: The Workplace Writing Group is passionate about helping people communicate effectively through business documents. With over 30 years collective experience our highly skilled facilitators will work with you to achieve your writing goals whilst ensuring your learning experience is an enjoyable and practical one. Johanna Hazebroek, Strategic Policy Officer - Corporate Planning of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield will provide a Council case study. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 7 February 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Political Nous - Understanding Influence

For: Managers (including those new to a management role) and Officers seeking to develop their political nous. Course Overview: This course will hone participants understanding of political nous and help them understand their own use of power as well as identify the power relationships within their organisation. It will focus on strengthening skills to influence effectively and provide a range of tools to develop a participants capacity to influence. Participants will be encouraged to analyse their own working environments during the workshop. Participants will use a case study approach to gain an understanding of how to: interpret the types of power in an organisational context examine the importance of influence in leadership at all levels of the organisation identify steps to build power and influence apply influencing skills. Presenter: Kerrie Ashcroft of K Ashcroft Consulting. Kerrie is a highly experienced organisational development consultant, with over twenty years experience in learning and development. She is particularly skilled in developing learning organisations, with a focus on building individuals skills to improve workplace communications and relationships. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 23 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Quality Service Provision

For: All Council Staff. Course Overview: Providing good customer service and customer satisfaction requires the commitment of all Council staff including management, supervisors and front-line employees to create and maintain a strong business philosophy. Knowing how to effectively deal with people and situations will increase confidence and ensure a more efficient and respected organisation. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: managing customer complaints are you unconsciously contributing to the customers dissatisfaction? What do you do when the customer isnt right? Is managing customer complaints your responsibility? Do your complaint handling processes stand up to scrutiny? measuring customer satisfaction everyone in the Council should know what the customer thinks of you. Do something with the information you receive. What are the different methods of measuring customer satisfaction? Are you asking the right questions? Is it good to have no complaints? influencing corporate culture Council culture can limit your service delivery, does yours? Can you influence your Councils culture? How does leadership impact on culture? negotiating good results customer service is about everyone achieving their goals. Are you in control of the interaction? Its about the language you use when dealing with a customer managing time effectively making timely decisions. Setting responsiveness standards. How do you ensure that what you are doing now is the right thing? Presenter: Glen Hoppo of Positive Effect. Glen has studied customer service and change management in the US and Europe. He is an accredited speaker and work place trainer and he lectures part time in management studies. Glen has created and managed large and small customer service divisions in the private retail industry, Local Government and State Government Corporations. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 15 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Report Writing
For: All Council Officers required to prepare reports. Course Overview: This workshop will help Local Government officers develop the strategies to write successful and effective reader oriented reports. Participants will learn to plan, structure, and edit precise, clear and well organised reports. Emphasis will be on the creation of reports that others will want to read and grant approval. This practical approach will increase confidence and enable people to write quickly and competently when they return to the workplace. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: identify the purpose and reader(s) of your report documents plan the structure of your reports to ensure correct and logical information flow write to suit your reader(s) and key stakeholders determine a variety of methods for collecting and evaluating information write using plain English words, sentences and paragraphs use the stages of the report writing process to write, edit and present reports develop and present the facts and arguments to support your findings present clear conclusions and persuasive recommendations structure and format reports for local government reader(s) and standards proofread, edit and revise your written documents to ensure effective outcomes. Please note: there is also a pre-course on offer titled Business Writing Skills. Presenter: The Workplace Writing Group is passionate about helping people communicate effectively through business documents. With over 30 years collective experience our highly skilled facilitators will work with you to achieve your writing goals whilst ensuring your learning experience is an enjoyable and practical one. Dates/Locations: 27 July 2011 Wudinna Telecentre, 44 Eyre Highway, Wudinna 4 June 2012 Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide Time: Cost: Catering: Registration: 9:00am to 4:30pm $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation

For: All Council Officers (including CEOs) and Council Members. Course Overview: Statutory interpretation is an important skill which is required to understand and apply the large number of Acts and other legislative instruments which apply to Councils. This course will provide participants with the confidence to apply and interpret legislation and legal documents. Participants will gain an understanding of: The Acts Interpretation Act 1915 how legislation and legal documents are interpreted by the Courts common law rules of statutory and legal document interpretation. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Victoria Shute and Cimon Burke from Wallmans Lawyers. Victoria provides strategic legal advice to Councils on a diverse range of issues relevant to Local Government practices and procedures including governance, planning and environment, compliance and risk management. Cimon provides advice and support to Councils in relation to enforcing legislation and the application of legislative powers available to Councils under Local Government legislation. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 19 August 2011 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Bullying, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment / Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
For: Human Resource Professionals, CEOs and other officers who are responsible for the occupational health, safety and welfare of employees. Course Overview: This course covers the legislative responsibilities of any employer but combines a practical workshop, case study and document templates to assist responsible officers to deal with claims of bullying, any form of discrimination including sexual harassment and the issue of alcohol and other forms of drugs in the workplace This course will provide participants with an understanding of: legislative responsibilities practical tools including template policies and procedures conflict resolution methods. Please note: this course is also able to be run in-house for individual Councils. For further information, please contact Rob Wallace on 8224 2054. Presenter: Rob Wallace, LGA IR Advisor. Rob provides industrial relations advice to the Local Government sector and has extensive human resource management experience in both Australia and the United States. Rob holds tertiary qualifications in Law, Social Science and Change Management and has appeared in and represented both employees and employers in tribunals and commissions over a career spanning 20 years. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 18 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Catalyst Women in Leadership Program

For: Female Middle Managers and those aspiring to supervisory or middle management roles. Program Overview: This powerful leadership program offers women at middle management level the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and self-confidence required to undertake and excel in leadership roles within their organisations. The program uses a range of experiential learning tools to help participants develop the practical skills and personal effectiveness required to meet the challenges of leadership. The program is designed to achieve the following outcomes for participants: advanced leadership and management skills high level communication, leadership and performance development skills ability to deal successfully with difficult and conflict situations problem-solving and decision-making skills career planning and management. understanding of individual leadership styles heightened self-awareness in interpersonal and group situations strategies for managing stress and work/life balance. Participants also have the option to complete a post-course assignment to gain accreditation for five units of a Diploma of Government. Presenter: Anna Lee, Principal, Anna Lee Consulting. Anna is passionate about working with organisations and people to provide learning experiences that support individuals to fulfil their personal and professional potential. Annas key areas of expertise are career management, professional advancement for women and leadership development. Anna has a Masters in Professional Education and Training and has held senior leadership roles at the University of South Australia, most recently as Manager of the University's Careers Service. Dates: Workshop 1 - 7, 8 & 9 November 2011 Workshop 2 - 21 & 22 November 2011 Workshop 3 - 5 & 6 December 2011 Follow up day TBA 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $1760 including GST for the full eight-day program. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the program title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Employee Entitlements
For: Human Resource and Payroll Officers who are new to their roles. Course Overview: This course has been specifically developed for new Human Resource Officers and Payroll Officers within Local Government. Participants will be provided with an overview of: State Industrial Relations system awards and enterprise agreements entitlements arising from legislation and industrial instruments superannuation legislation workers compensation and income protection schemes salary packaging taxation issues. Participants will also gain an understanding of: legislation and award interpretation the Fair Work Act 1994 (SA) and associated Acts the claim process for workers compensation and income protection compliance with ATO requirements specifically relating to eligible termination payments. Presenters: Sathish Dasan, Partner and Amanda Green, Senior Associate, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Rob Wallace, LGA Senior Industrial Relations Advisor. Sathish and Amanda, as part of Normans Employment and Local Government Advisory Team, provide advice to Councils on all employment-related matters, including the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of Awards, agreements and contracts of employment, and advising on entitlements and terminations. Rob has practiced both in the field of industrial relations and in the broader area of human resource management. He has assisted employers, employees and the Government in the development and maintenance of good employee relations both in Australia and the United States. He has tertiary qualifications in law, politics and change management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 28 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Employee Relations for Volunteers

For: Council Officers responsible for the recruitment and supervision of volunteers. Course Overview: Councils legal obligations towards their volunteers are difficult to interpret. With a myriad of State and Commonwealth legislation applicable to Councils paid staff, it can often be a complex process to determine to what extent these Acts also apply to volunteers. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the application of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 (SA) and the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 (SA) liability issues under the Volunteer Protection Act 2001 (SA) how Councils can become liable for the acts of volunteers insurance and LGA Mutual Liability Scheme issues for volunteers the level of control Councils should exercise over volunteer labour. Presenters: Sathish Dasan, Partner and John Ward, Partner from Norman Waterhouse Lawyers, Evelyn OLoughlin CEO of Volunteering SA & NT and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Sathish and John have advised Local Government, community organisations and major charities on volunteer and employee issues for over twenty years. Evelyn has had extensive practical experience in the not-for-profit sector, initially as a General Manager of the Greek Orthodox Community of SA and currently as Chair of Multicultural Aged Care Inc and as a member of a variety of not-for-profit boards and committees. Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 31 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Enterprise Bargaining Negotiating and Drafting Issues

For: CEOs, Human Resources Managers/Officers and Senior Managers. Course Overview: Since 1 January 2010, Local Government has been exclusively regulated under the State industrial relations system, and governed principally by the Fair Work Act 1994 (SA). For many Councils, this has meant a return to the State system after decades of regulation under Commonwealth legislation. With an entirely new Act, jurisdiction and Commission structure to deal with, Local Government faces increasing complexities in negotiating and drafting enterprise agreements. This is particularly true of the transitional arrangements in place to facilitate a return of Councils to the State system. Councils need to be aware of the framework in which they operate and the importance of complying with the unique requirements of the State legislation. This course will provide a comprehensive and strategic overview of what needs to be considered when Councils negotiate and draft an enterprise agreement and will explore the impact of the transitional arrangements of the negotiation process. Presenters: Sathish Dasan, Partner and Amanda Green, Senior Associate, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Rob Wallace, LGA Senior Industrial Relations Advisor. Sathish and Amanda, as part of Normans Employment and Local Government Advisory Team, provide advice to Councils on all employment-related matters, including the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of Awards, agreements and contracts of employment, and advising on entitlements and terminations. Rob has practiced both in the field of industrial relations and in the broader area of human resource management. He has assisted employers, employees and the Government in the development and maintenance of good employee relations both in Australia and the United States. He has tertiary qualifications in law, politics and change management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 19 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
LG Employment Masterclass
For: Chief Executive Officers, Human Resource Managers and OH&S Risk Managers. Course Overview: From the initial engagement to the last work day, the ongoing management of employees involves a comprehensive understanding and adherence to a broad range of legal obligations. Employers are required to apply competent skills in document drafting, accounting, psychology, dispute resolution and investigation to discharge these obligations. The adequacy of these skills is often untested until scrutinised and judged in legal proceedings when an employment relationship has come to an end. The objective of this Masterclass is to outline and provide practical explanation of the current applicable laws for Local Government Employers in South Australia. Participants will be informed, as well as gain a practical understanding, of the critical enforcement and compliance issues for Local Government Employers with regard to: Awards Employment Contracts policies and procedures complaints investigations court processes. The Masterclass will provide Human Resource Managers and Chief Executive Officers with a comprehensive check list for all stages of employment, such as performance management and investigations and the issues that are likely to arise upon termination. This knowledge will be workshopped in an extensive interactive component where participants will have the opportunity to practice and critique performance management and investigation approaches and processes. Presenter: Fiona Tillmann of Wallmans Lawyers. Fiona provides not only strategic but practical employment/ workplace advice and training in this highly regulated field. Fiona advises Council's on the full range of Human Resource operations. Her experience extends to the interplay of employment law with legislation regarding good governance and probity and she has been involved in contract preparation and review for the recruitment of management and executive Local Government personnel, advised and assisted in relation to performance management, complaints and investigation of misconduct, negotiated termination agreements and has represented Councils in relation to claims for unfair dismissal as well as workers compensation claims and disputes. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 16 November 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Local Government - an Introduction

For: New Employees to Local Government. Course Overview: Inducting new staff into the work of Local Government is an important first step in assisting them to quickly acquaint themselves with the sector. This course provides information about the broad range of Local Government functions and will support Council induction programs. Participants attending this course will gain and understanding of: legislative framework for Local Government (Local Government Act 1999 and related legislation) functions of Councils Council structures and the relationship between Council Members and Council Officers relationship between Local Government and the other spheres of government key challenges facing Local Government bodies within Local Government (Office of State/Local Government Relations, LGA, professional groups and networks) language of Local Government. Presenters: Barry Parsons, LGA General Manager, Corporate & Member Services and David Hitchcock, LGA Director, Environment and Infrastructure together with a Local Government CEO, a Council Member and a representative from the Office for State/Local Government Relations. Please note: the presenter for the regional locations will be Terry Bruun, Principle Consultant, Sustainable Outcomes. Terry has over 15 years of Local Government experience in many senior management positions. His expertise includes all aspects of Local Government operations. Adelaide Dates: 19 October 2011 19 April 2012 Regional Session 4 July 2011 - Clare Dates: 5 July 2011 - Loxton 7 July 2011 - Wudinna 11 July 2011 - Naracoorte
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Managing Stress and Handling Difficult Conversations

For: Those who supervise or aspire to supervise staff. Course Overview: This course is aimed at equipping participants with the skills to identify stressors including those associated with managing difficult staff situations. It will explore opportunities to avoid stress and apply techniques for managing unavoidable stress in a healthy manner. Participants will gain an understanding of: the difference between good stress and harmful stress stress management techniques and how to apply them practical strategies for managing difficult workplace conversations to ensure optimum outcomes for all involved. Presenter: John Munro, Senior Consultant of Self. John was a senior manager with several public service departments. John has qualifications in social work and is an experienced trainer within the public and private sectors. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 9 February 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Maybo Conflict Management / Conflict Avoidance

For: Council Officers with customer contact in their day-to-day duties especially when there is an element of lone working to the role or the need to deliver/communicate difficult information. Course Overview: This course has previously been run for a range of Council staff from inspectorate roles to library environments. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook which also acts as an on-going reference tool. Participants attending this course will learn how to: undertake a risk assessment to identify risks of violence and aggression apply the SAFER approach to dynamic risk assessment of workplace situations recognise the range of human responses to threatening and aggressive situations adopt a proactive approach to service delivery identify blocks to communication within the working environment signal non-aggression, control and maintain personal space recognise an escalating situation and defuse and calm a high-risk situation apply the win-win approach to resolving conflict report and record an incident of violence identify the sources of support available for victims of violence learn from an incident of violence understand the law and implications surrounding the use of force. Presenter: Lorraine Harvey, Maybo Ltd. Maybo is a leading international specialist consultancy dealing with client conflict. Dates: 9 September 2011 28 November 2011 15 June 2012 9:30am to 5:00pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Navigator Mens Development Program

For: Male Council Officers of all ages and levels of responsibility. Program Overview: Navigator is an internationally recognised career development program specifically designed for men. It aims to help men identify professional and personal goals, and to develop the skills necessary to achieve those goals. Navigator is delivered as four full-day workshops conducted over four weeks. Workshops include a variety of experiential learning activities, opportunities for individual reflection and case studies. A comprehensive participant workbook and coaching system will assist participants to continue their learning between workshops and after the Programs completion. Topics included in the Program include: setting and achieving career goals communication skills stress management conflict resolution and problem solving dealing with changes networking putting yourself across positively building relationships and mentoring. Presenter: Phil Gouldson. Phils career includes many years as a Senior Executive in Federal and State Governments. Phil is an Executive Coach (CEOs and senior public sector executives in State and Federal jurisdictions) and leadership facilitator. Phil is also an internationally accredited mens facilitator and consultant on mens health, wellbeing and performance in the Workplace. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: 16 & 17 April 2012 and 21 & 22 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $869 including GST for the full four day program. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management - Getting Started

For: Council Officers newly responsible for OHS&W and Risk Management. Course Overview: This course provides an introduction to Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare and Risk Management in Local Government. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: legislative framework for Local Government and the OHS&W and risk management duties and obligations of managers and staff roles of OHS&W and Risk Management Officers in a typical Council setting common issues and challenges for Councils in OHS&W and risk management and strategies to address them. Please note: there is also an Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management - Advanced course on offer. Please choose the course that is most suitable to your needs. Presenters: This course will be provided by Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme and Stevie Sanders, Manager - OHS, LGA Workers Compensation Scheme. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 4 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the LGA Workers Compensation Scheme and LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management - Advanced

For: Senior Council Officers responsible for OHS&W and Risk Management. Course Overview: This course provides an overview of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare and Risk Management obligations across the Local Government Sector. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: legislative framework (OHS&W & Risk) for Local Government and its application within a Councils internal system; OHS&W & Risk Management roles and responsibilities of Local Government Identified challenges for Local Government in OHS&W & risk management and strategies to implement practical solutions. Please note: there is also an Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management Getting Started course on offer. Please choose the course that is most suitable to your needs. Presenters: This course will be provided by Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme and Stevie Sanders, Manager - OHS, LGA Workers Compensation Scheme. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 28 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the LGA Workers Compensation Scheme and LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Performance Management of Staff Members

For: Human Resources Professionals and Line Managers dealing with Performance Management. Course Overview: This course will assist participants to maximise the performance of employees through the use of appraisals, coaching and training. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: the general principles of the performance management process the legal implications of managing the performance of employees including the termination of employment for performance reasons what to do when an employee is stressed and how to help the employee work through the issues and minimise the risk of a stress claim to the Council. Please note: this course is also able to be run in-house for individual Councils. For further information, please contact Rob Wallace on 8224 2054. Presenter: Rob Wallace, LGA Senior Industrial Relations Advisor. Rob has practiced both in the field of industrial relations and in the broader area of human resource management. He has assisted employers, employees and government in the development and maintenance of good employee relations both in Australia and the United States. He has tertiary qualifications in law, politics and change management. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 15 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Springboard Womens Development Program

For: Female Council Officers. Program Overview: Springboard is an internationally recognised career development program specifically designed for women. It aims to help women identify professional and personal goals, and to develop the skills necessary to achieve those goals. Springboard is delivered as four full-day workshops conducted over six weeks. Workshops include a variety of experiential learning activities, opportunities for individual reflection, case studies and inspiring guest speakers. A comprehensive participant workbook and coaching system will assist participants to continue their learning between workshops and after the Programs completion. Topics included in the Program include: setting and achieving career goals communication skills stress management conflict resolution and problem solving dealing with changes networking putting yourself across positively. Presenter: Anna Lee, Principal, Anna Lee Consulting is passionate about working with organisations and people to provide learning experiences that support individuals to fulfil their personal and professional potential. Her key areas of expertise are career management, professional advancement for women and leadership development. Anna has a Masters in Professional Education and Training and has held senior leadership roles at the University of South Australia, most recently as Manager of the University's Careers Service. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: 4 & 5 August and 12 & 13 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $869 including GST for the full four day program. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Workers Compensation Claims Administration and Rehabilitation

For: Council Officers who undertake workers compensation claims and rehabilitation or injury management responsibilities. Course Overview: This course will provide information on: legal framework Workers Compensation and the Local Government Workers Compensation Scheme (LGAWCS) roles and expectations of the LGAWCS and employer key principles of injury management current injury management practices roles and responsibilities of worker and employer including Rehabilitation and Return to Work Co-ordinator LGAWCS resources LGA Website injury management kits. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: legislative requirements where and how to access relevant information roles and responsibilities of the injured worker, Council and the Scheme key issues such as confidentiality and provision of suitable duties. Participants completing the course will satisfy the training requirements for Councils Rehabilitation and Return to Work Co-ordinator. Presenters: Bronwyn Hall LGA Workers Compensation Scheme. Both Bronwyn and Rosanna have extensive backgrounds in workers compensation, both with LGAWCS and in commercial and public sector environments. LGAWCS Rehabilitation Consultants will also contribute to the course. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 16 March 2012 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the LGA Workers Compensation Scheme. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Workforce Planning Essentials

For: CEOs, Human Resource Professionals and Officers responsible for ensuring Council has the correct labour skill-sets now and into the future. Course Overview: This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of how to identify future skill needs, undertake a gap analysis and develop strategies to ensure Council has the correct mix of essential skills to deliver services to their community. Participants will be given practical training in using workforce planning tools and understanding the impact of using those tools through a case study. This course will provide participants with an understanding of how to: build organisational capacity through training plans develop an effective succession plan introduce workforce planning using change management techniques. Presenters: Wendy Perry, Managing Director of Wendy Perry and Associates Pty Ltd, Nick Dudley, Workforce Development Manager for Government Skills Australia and Rob Wallace, LGA Senior IR Advisor. Wendys background includes management roles in the private sector, with Registered Training Organisations, Industry Skills Boards, Employer and Industry Bodies and the Department of Education and Childrens Services. Nick has had many years of experience assisting the three tiers of Government to identify their skills gaps and providing a range of workforce development strategies. Rob has practiced both in the field of industrial relations and in the broader area of human resource management. He has assisted employers, employees and the Government in the development and maintenance of good employee relations both in Australia and the United States. He has tertiary qualifications in law, politics and change management. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 12 & 13 October 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children

For: CEOs and Senior Officers (particularly those involved in the planning and design of parks, playground and recreation facilities). Council Members may also be interested in attending. Course Overview: Inspired by the work of Jim Greenman the early childhood community in South Australia now has a Vision and Values Statement for Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments. This course will encourage participants to think about what outdoor areas looks like, how they engage children and how positive sustainable changes can be made towards providing a natural outdoor learning environment for young children. It will examine what has been achieved within a regulatory framework and in particular the Australian Standards for Playgrounds and the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Aged Care. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the importance of play spaces for childrens learning and development designing play spaces that are challenging and engaging the design of play spaces with natural materials the Australian Standards for Playgrounds the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Aged Care. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making and Planning course that may also be of interest. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters from the South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 8 May 2012 1:00pm to 5:00pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Development Act Enforcement Basics

For: Council Officers responsible for enforcement under the Development Act 1993. Course Overview: The course will assist Council Officers to develop effective techniques to investigate and enforce breaches of the Development Act 1993. The first part of the course will focus on investigation techniques, including the powers of authorised officers, appropriate cautions, evidence taking, and interview strategies. The second part of the course will cover the various enforcement options available under the Development Act 1993 and when each option may be appropriate. The course will cover: identifying breaches of the Development Act 1993 investigation techniques and recommended procedures, including new discussion of what constitutes breaking in evidence gathering when is enough enough? enforcement options: o civil enforcement proceedings under Section 85 o prosecution and Section 106 remedial orders o Section 84 enforcement notices o Section 55 completion/demolition proceedings and Section 56 completion notices o Section 69 emergency orders o Section 74 advertisement removal orders. Presenters: David Billington, Senior Associate and Felicity Niemann, Associate both of Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. David and Felicity have considerable experience advising and representing local Councils in relation to the enforcement of breaches of the Development Act 1993. Their involvement covers all stages of enforcement, including detection of breaches, evidence gathering, suspect and witness interviewing, selection of an appropriate legal strategy, drafting of necessary documents, obtaining warrants, arranging service of documents, appearing in court and conducting trials and hearings, taking proceedings for contempt of court, and negotiating with the other side where appropriate. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 20 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Development Approval Conditions

For: Planning Officers, Compliance Officers. Course Overview: This course will assist Planning Officers to understand the matters to consider when drafting conditions that may be imposed on development approvals. This course will assist Council Planning Officers to understand the matters to consider when drafting conditions of approval. The course will provide participants with an understanding of: the statutory provisions in the Development Act 1993 the principles established by the Supreme Court and ERD Court as to the type of conditions that can be imposed on developments technical drafting points that should be adopted so as to avoid challenges tips to follow and traps to avoid, including examples of valid/invalid conditions issues with enforcing conditions. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Land Management Agreements course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Anthony Kelly and Tim Mellor, Mellor Olsson Lawyers. Tim has acted for Local Government and developers in relation to Local Government, planning and liquor licensing for over 25 years, and has a wealth of expertise in these areas. Anthony acts for numerous Councils in all aspects of planning and liquor licensing, regularly providing advice and appearing in Court. Anthony also advises the Local Government Association and numerous developers within the State. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 17 August 2011 1:30pm to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Afternoon tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Development Assessment Processes Minimising Risk

For: Planning Officers, Risk Managers, Senior Managers and CEOs. Course Overview: A number of dynamic compensation claims have occurred across Local Government recently in relation to planning and development approval processes which may be attributable to: difficulty in attracting and retaining suitably qualified officers in the sector lack of code or compliance guidelines rapid changes in the demographics of a Council area (eg rural to urban) rapid changes in the socio-economic fabric of the Council area (eg coastal poor to coastal rich) insufficient attention to Council Development Plan varying expectations of the local community lack of consideration of evolutionary changes brought about by the weather, natural causes (eg drought, fire, flood, erosion, trees). This course will provide an introduction to the Planning Guide produced by the LGA Mutual Liability Scheme Risk Management Department (based on the City Of Onkaparingas award winning Planning Kit) to assist Councils to reduce liability in this area. Participants will gain an understanding of best practice planning and development approval processes and how Councils can add their own local content to the Planning Guide. Topics will include: requirements of Development Act and Regulations (particularly what constitutes development) public notification categories standard conditions/reserved matters Community title and Torrens title land divisions ERD Court processes Schedules in the Regulations consultation and State agencies. Presenters: Ben Victory, Principal Planner, City of Onkaparinga and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Ben will provide details of the City of Onkaparingas best practice Planning Kit which was awarded a LGAMLS Risk Management Award in 2006 and the LGAMLS Planning Guide. Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 26 July 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Emergency Management Planning

For: Risk Managers, Environmental Health Officers, Community Services Officers, Infrastructure Managers and Policy Officers. Course Overview: This course will provide Councils with an increased awareness of emergency management issues in order to improve national and local preparedness for a range of emergencies including manmade and natural disasters. The five key topic areas to be covered are: South Australian Emergency Management Framework The support agency role of Local Government in emergencies Zone Emergency Management Committees developing a Council Emergency Management Plan bushfire management planning. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Business Continuity Planning course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Neville Hyatt, LGA Senior Policy Officer - Infrastructure and Emergency Management and David Hitchcock, LGA Director - Environment and Infrastructure. Specialist panelists will also be involved in this course. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 2 November 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Environmental Nuisance
For: Planning, Regulatory Services and Environmental Health Officers. Course Overview: This course will provide an overview of how to use the Environment Protection Burning, Noise and Water Quality policies. It will also provide advice on how complaints about dust, odour, noise and smoke can be dealt with using environmental nuisance provisions. A protocol for referring repeat offenders to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for investigation/prosecution will also be covered. Participants will gain an understanding of how Councils can: control burning in the open control the adverse impacts arising from new developments protect local streams and storm water systems quickly resolve environmental nuisance complaints refer persistent offenders to the EPA for investigation/prosecution Presenter: Keith Bilsborough, Principal Adviser Local Government Support, Environmental Protection Authority. Keith has extensive experience providing training in the application of environmental policies and in particular environmental nuisance provisions. The Environment Protection Authority will also provide water quality, compliance and enforcement specialist presenters. Dates: 10 October 2011 12 April 2012 9:30am to 12:45pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST - the cost of this training is being subsidised by the Environment Protection Authority. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event. Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Irrigating Public Open Space Implementing the Code of Practice

For: Parks & Gardens Managers and Works Managers. Course Overview: This interactive course will identify best practice public open space irrigation techniques. The training will be based on the Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space (IPOS) recently published by SA Water and will provide guidance on using the templates and tools contained in the Code. Participants attending this course will gain an understanding of: use of the models contained in the IPOS Code of Practice o Irrigation Requirement Model o Irrigation Scheduling Model o Irrigation Efficiency Reporting Model turf quality and risk assessment reporting to ensure fit for purpose turf surfaces how significant water savings translate into reduced watering costs drought response planning increased flexibility for the irrigator during water restrictions community recognition/accountability/demonstration of watering practice efficiency. Presenter: Gerard Charlton, IPOS Consulting Pty Ltd. Gerard formerly managed parks and gardens at the City of Salisbury and has also worked with the Local Government Turf & Irrigation Technical Group and SA Water on best practice irrigation methods and alternative water supply options. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 1 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Land Division Applications - the Basics

For: Council Planning Officers responsible for assessing land division applications under the Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008. Course Overview: The focus of this practical course will be on how an application for land division should be assessed under the provisions of the Development Act 1993 and Regulations. Basic property law, bonding agreements and issues that arise under the Community Titles Act 1996 will also be explored. Participants will gain an understanding of: basic property law concepts Torrens Title, Strata Title, and Community Title land divisions what information is required as part of a land division application public notification of land division applications referral of land division applications to other agencies relevant considerations when determining land division applications appropriate conditions to be imposed on consents for land division calculating open space contributions Section 51 requirements Councils role in relation to scheme descriptions. Please note: a Land Division Applications Advanced course is also being offered. Presenter: Peter Psaltis, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Peter has over a decade of experience and expertise advising clients in the areas of town planning, land use, and property development. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 5 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Land Division Applications - Advanced

For: Council Planning Officers and Engineers responsible for assessing land division applications under the Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008 as well as General Managers who are involved in negotiating with the proponents of large scale land divisions. Course Overview: This course follows Land Division Applications - the Basics and provides a more comprehensive and strategic approach to assessing larger land division applications under the Development Act 1993. This course will assist Council Officers in learning how to work with applicants to achieve the best outcome for their community. Participants will gain an understanding of: calculating and negotiating open space requirements a strategic approach to negotiating developer contributions staged consents negotiating bonding agreements case law review appropriate conditions to be imposed on consents for land division S254A Development Bonds using tools such as land management agreements to manage future development compliance and Enforcement. Please note: a Land Division Applications - the Basics course is also being offered. Presenter: Peter Psaltis, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Peter has over a decade of experience and expertise advising clients in the areas of town planning, land use, and property development. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 6 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Land Management Agreements

For: Planning Officers. Course Overview: Land Management Agreements (LMAs) are becoming increasingly common in the development assessment process, as applicants, developers and land owners adjacent to development sites look for alternative ways to satisfy planning and environmental requirements. This course will assist Council Planning Officers to understand, negotiate and work with Land Management Agreements. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what an LMA is the difference between Section 57 and Section 57A LMAs when the use of an LMA is appropriate and when it isnt defining the relevant parties defining the relevant obligations the role of the relevant Development Plan the role of the LMAs in development assessment the process for lodging an LMA how the Courts have dealt with LMAs. Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Development Approval Conditions course that may also be of interest. Presenters: Anthony Kelly and Tim Mellor, Mellor Olsson Lawyers. Tim has acted for Local Government and developers in relation to Local Government, planning and liquor licensing for over 25 years, and has a wealth of expertise in these areas. Anthony acts for numerous Councils in all aspects of planning and liquor licensing, regularly providing advice and appearing in Court. Anthony also advises the Local Government Association and numerous developers within the State. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 17 August 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Act

For: This course is designed for Council Officers who are responsible for managing Council land and/or approvals on Council land for works projects or those specifically responsible for Native Title or Aboriginal Heritage issues. Course Overview: The course is aimed at providing a summary of key issues arising from the Commonwealth Native Title Act and the Aboriginal Heritage Act (SA) and the important differences between them. In particular it will focus on the most common issues arising for Councils. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: what is native title and how might it affect Councils what a Council needs to do to gain approval for a works activity on land where native title may exist processes under way in many areas of the State to negotiate Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) with native title holders and what an ILUA can do implications of the Aboriginal Heritage Act SA for Councils, and appropriate actions on sites where heritage may exist or where items are discovered approaches to dealing with indigenous people or groups who may have an interest in native title or Aboriginal heritage. Presenters: A range of specialist presenters. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 24 August 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Natural Resource Management Working with NRM Boards

For: Council Members, CEOs, Environment Managers, Strategic Planners. Course Overview: NRM is a short word for a big picture. This course will identify the Local Government connections with natural resource management and outcomes. It will provide an informative outline of natural resource management delivery in South Australia and how it is relevant to Councils. Participants will gain an understanding of: the role of NRM Boards and where and how to work more effectively with them how to link Councils Strategic Management Plans with the NRM Plans of NRM Boards how to build strategic, integrated project outcomes and infrastructure projects. Presenters: Presenters will include a representative from a Regional NRM Board, a representative from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, a Council Officer and Leanne Muffet, Principal of Strategic Matters. Leanne is a highly skilled Strategic Planner, facilitator and Project Manager with over 17 years experience in the public and private sectors. She has a comprehensive knowledge of natural resource management and is an Australian Conservation Council Councillor and a former group member to the Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board. During 2010 she worked as a Contractor for the SA Murray Darling Basin NRM Board. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 27 February 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Planning for Infill Development

For: Metropolitan Development Assessment and Policy Planners. Course Overview: The course will focus on planning for infill development and the impact of higher density inner city living, integrated design and policy issues surrounding greenfields developments, including Water Sensitive Urban Design and application of the latest BDP modules in structure planning. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the tools and skills required to develop sound principles in Development Plans to cater for higher density living and reflect the goals of the Plan for Greater Adelaide practical examples of good and bad policy drafting in terms of higher density living the issues facing the development industry in the interpretation of development plans Presenters: A range of specialist presenters will present this course. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 30 November 2011 9:30am to 12:30am Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea is included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Section 7 Statements Managing Enquiries

For: Planning Officers and Administrative Officers responsible for providing information for Section 7 statements and their Managers. Course Overview: This course will assist Councils to meet their statutory obligations under the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 and Regulations 2010, when requested to provide information as a result of enquiries in relation to the sale of land. A consistent and well-informed approach benefits Councils in terms of resource management and dealings with members of the public and the property industry. The currency and accuracy of information provided for these enquiries is critical. Vendors and purchasers of land in negotiating and concluding sales rely on information that is provided by Councils. Inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information that is relied upon to the detriment of the purchaser and/or vendor may result in the Form 1 statement being invalid, or have other unintended consequences resulting in loss or damage to the parties. This may give rise to claims against Councils. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: how Section 7 statements fit within the overall context of sale of land transactions statutory obligations of Councils when responding to Section 7 enquiries, including updates required as a result of recent legislative changes, such as those relating to site contamination how to develop and improve skills of officers responsible for answering enquiries and managing the enquiry process how to transfer and maintain the skills acquired at this course to other Council Officers. Presenters: Felicity Niemann and Yari McCall of Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Victor Di Maria, Manager Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Felicity is an environment and planning specialist and provides advice to Councils in relation to matters arising under the Development Act 1993. Yari is a property specialist who provides advice in relation to the Real Property Act 1886, the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 and the Local Government Act 1999 and Councils rights and obligations regarding property. Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 10 August 2011 9 March 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Trees and the Law

For: Planning, Policy and Compliance Officers and Council Arborists. Course Overview: This one-day course will be presented in two parts. The first part will explore Councils obligations and powers with respect to the Local Government Act 1999 and liability concerns with respect to trees. The second part will provide a review of the recent changes regarding trees in a development context. In particular, this session will focus on the ramifications of the Development (Regulated Trees) Amendment Act 2009 and recent case law in relation to the assessment of development applications involving tree-damaging activity. The course will then examine compliance issues and enforcement under the Development Act 1993 and/or the Local Government Act 1999. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: regulated trees v significant trees what is the difference? a two tier system for assessment policy making with respect to trees Section 221 permits under the Local Government Act 1999 significant tree prosecutions case law review enforcement under the Development Act 1993 and/or the Local Government Act 1999 liability risks. Presenter: Peter Psaltis, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Peter has over a decade of experience and expertise advising clients in the areas of town planning, land use, and property development. Dates: 23 November 2011 (old date 24 March 2011) 20 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Water Sensitive Urban Design

For: Works Engineers, Statutory and Strategic Planners and Environmental Officers. Course Overview: The State Governments water security plan Water for Good and the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide both identify Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) as a key instrument for pursuing more water efficient and sustainable urban development and public open spaces. They call for mandating Water Sensitive Urban Design by 2013. In addition, the Metropolitan Local Government Group has identified the promotion of WSUD as a priority in its current strategic plan. The Department of Planning and Local Government has developed a WSUD Technical Manual for Greater Adelaide which can be found at http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/wsud. The manual reflects current best practice in WSUD techniques suitable for application in our local Adelaide conditions. It has been developed in partnership with industry and government, with a significant contribution from Local Government practitioners. Participants will gain an understanding of: water sensitive urban design (WSUD) concepts how it differs from conventional approaches and why it is so important for our future WSUD Toolkit for Greater Adelaide and regional areas practical examples and case studies of the application of WSUD in Local Government projects introduction to new techniques in WSUD the national Cites as Water Catchments project and SA Council involvement. Presenters: Professor Simon Beecham, Professor of Sustainable Water Resources Engineering, University of SA, LGA, DPLG and Council WSUD champions including Andrew Thomas, Workgroup Coordinator, Water Resources, City of Onkaparinga. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 18 April 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons

For: Council Officers authorised under any relevant Local Government legislation including General Inspectors/Authorised Persons. Course Overview: This course will cover Councils powers to make delegations and grant authorisations under various legislation, particularly focusing on Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999. It will provide participants with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Authorised Persons and an appreciation of the legislative powers conferred on Authorised Persons, including the limitations upon the powers and the duties which attach to Authorised Persons in exercising their powers. Participants attending this course will gain knowledge of: the powers of Authorised Persons under Local Government legislation and the limitations upon those powers the duties upon Authorised Persons in exercising their powers the administrative requirements to appoint Authorised Persons practical strategies to assist Authorised Persons in exercising their functions and duties relevant administrative law principles applicable to the exercise of delegated authority Please note: this course is being held the same day as the Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation course and there is an Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons course on offer. These courses may also be of interest. Presenters: Victoria Shute and Cimon Burke of Wallmans Lawyers will present on Authorisations and Kate Oliver and David Billington of Norman Waterhouse Lawyers will present on Delegations. Victoria and Cimon provide legal advice to Councils on issues relevant to Local Government practices and procedures including governance, planning and environment, regulatory functions and risk management. Kate provides advice and representation to Councils and Council Members on all governance and regulatory matters. David provides advice on matters arising under the Development Act 1993 and related legislation. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 19 August 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Contract Management and Major Projects

For: All Council Officers who work with or who are responsible for the management of major project processes and/or the management of contracts. Course Overview: Most Councils when undertaking a major project or any procurement have as their primary objective to deliver the result on time, in accordance with the budget and to specification. This two day course will equip Council Officers with the skills to help deliver this objective. The course is an introduction to the major project environment, including the likely project management issues. Participants will receive a solid introduction to contracting and the contract management mechanisms applicable to contracts of all values and strategic importance. It will assist Council Officers in achieving best value for money in their contracting activities, while driving the Councils identified outcome. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: project planning, organisation, leadership and control common project issues and common contractual issues and how to manage them stakeholder management and communications fraud in contracts an overview of alternative contractual models, their legal implications and what this means in the Local Government context scheduling and cost control mechanisms how to keep the project on track procurement processes an overview of contract law the elements of a reliable and easily contract managed contract guidelines for the effective and ongoing management of contracts. Presenters: Mary-Alice Paton, Sean Keenihan and Stephen Williams, Partners from Norman Waterhouse Lawyers and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Mary-Alice has worked on major commercial and infrastructure projects at both an international and national level. Sean Keenihan has worked on major commercial and property transactions both internationally and in South Australia. Stephen Williams is a commercial litigator with over 20 years experience. Victor Di Maria will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 19 & 20 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Control of Building and Construction Costs

For: Council Officers who issue or manage building or construction contracts. Course Overview: Cost overrun is the major problem with building and construction contracts. Unbudgeted costs may derive from claims for variations, latent conditions, inadequate drawings and specifications, prevention or prolongation. This half-day course will cover RFT (Request for Tender) and contract provisions, and contract management practices, that aim to control cost blow-outs. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: request for tender provisions that set the stage for control of costs special conditions of contract that control costs. Presenters: Mark Sallis and Peter Whatson from Wallmans Lawyers. Mark has particular expertise in contract preparation and review. His experience covers property leasing and sales, company law, private trusts, managed investment schemes, franchises, intellectual property, debt financing, sales of businesses and general contract law. Peter has extensive experience specialising in procurement and infrastructure projects in the government sector having lead the Commonwealth Government's commercial and property practice in South Australia for over three years. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 27 July 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $264 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Investigation and Court Preparation

For: Inspectors and Regulatory Services Staff in Local Government. Course Overview: This is a specialised course that will provide an introduction to the knowledge and skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with Local Government legislation and regulations. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the Local Government legal and regulatory environment identifying possible breaches of legislation and regulations investigating alleged breaches gathering and storing of evidence proposing appropriate action to achieve compliance, including encouraging compliance action to achieve compliance including prosecution. Please note: there is an Authorisations and Delegations for Authorised Persons course on offer that may also be of interest. Presenters: John Peake, Charles Muscat and Jill Hoare of TAFE SA. John is a former Detective Superintendent with SAPOL with extensive experience in police training. Charles is a qualified lecturer and practising lawyer specialising in Local Government. Jill has had significant experience working in Local Government. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 1 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Managing Roads
For: Council Officers who manage made and unmade roads and administer authorisations and permits. Course Overview: This course will provide an overview of Sections 221, 222 and 224 of the Local Government Act 1999 and the demands faced by Councils when assessing and managing roads and road reserves including footpaths. The course will also cover Councils powers to carry out roadwork and recover costs including: moveable signs removal of objects street trees damage to roads managing development on adjoining roads including access. Participants will gain an understanding of: procedures to be followed legal risks involved the sometimes competing views of the general public. Presenter: James Hilditch from Hilditch Lawyers. James has practiced exclusively in the Local Government area for the past 15 years and acts for many Local Government bodies. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 22 June 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Project Management
For: Council Officers who manage projects. Course Overview: This course is designed to provide the necessary practical skills for Local Government officers who manage projects. Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to initiate, plan, deliver and close projects. The course provides the skills and methodology to properly: scope a project manage stakeholders identify and manage project risks manage the project budget develop and manage project schedules lead a project team. Each participant will be provided with a series of tools and templates which can be applied to all types of projects whether they are infrastructure, IT or community services projects. Presenter: Mike Nolan, Principal of Mike Nolan Management Services, is a consultant and trainer specialising in organisational development and project and contract management. Mike has worked in SA Local Government for almost 20 years as Manager of Infrastructure and as the CEO of Kensington & Norwood and Henley & Grange Councils. He has also held senior positions in the State Government (NSW) and the private sector in Australia and overseas. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 29 & 30 September 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Road Opening and Closure Procedures

For: Authorised Persons/General Inspectors, Engineering Officers and any other Council Officers involved in matters affected by road closures. Course Overview: This course will assist Council officers to comply with the legislation relevant to road openings and closures, the classification of land as community land, revocation of that classification and alienation of community land. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the different methods available to Councils to close roads under: o Section 359 of the Local Government Act 1999 o Sections 32 and 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 o Section 59 of the Summary Offences Act 1953 o Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 traffic control devices traffic impact statements delegation and general approval from the Minister for Transport road opening methods. Presenter: Kate Oliver, Senior Associate, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Kate has over five years experience providing advice and representation almost exclusively to Councils, their subsidiaries, Council Members and the Local Government Association on all governance and regulatory matters. Kate specialises in advice relating to the Local Government Act 1999. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 2 May 2012 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Superintending Role for Contracts

For: Council Officers who Superintend Contracts. Course Overview: This course will concentrate on the management of contracts following the signing of the contract through to completion. It will specifically target the Contract Superintendent and the Superintendent's Representative. It covers the initial tasks of: identifying and managing risks the start-up meeting site safety and Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare. It also deals with the ongoing control of the contract including management tasks such as: maintain regular communication site inspections minimising problems contract variations payments and document management. It also covers those tasks required to finalise contracts including: the certificate of practical completion handover procedures release of security and retention money final certificate the close-out report. Presenters: Mike Nolan, Principal of Mike Nolan Management Services and Victor Di Maria, Manager - Risk, LGA Mutual Liability Scheme. Mike Nolan is a consultant and trainer specialising in organisational development and project and contract management. Mike has worked in SA Local Government for almost 20 years as Manager of Infrastructure and as the CEO of Kensington & Norwood and Henley & Grange Councils. Victor will provide input from the Schemes perspective. Dates: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 11 & 12 July 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $572 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning teas and light lunches included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Technical Regulation of Gas and Electricity Safety

For: Planning Officers and Officers involved in the approval of sub-divisions, new buildings and building extensions. Course Overview: Electricity This section of the course will guide participants through the building clearance requirements of the Electricity Act 1996 and Electricity (General) Regulations 1997. The focus will be on how to obtain information for the signing of the Electricity Act Declaration form. Gas This section of the course will provide participants with an awareness of: The Gas Act 1997 AS/NZS Standard 4645 Gas Distribution Networks as it applies to the construction and maintenance of Natural and LP gas distribution systems on public land AS/NZS Standard 5601 Gas Installations as it applies to Natural and LP gas installations and appliances on private land and how building alterations may create a hazard. Presenters: This course will be provided by Cheong Doherty (Energy Project Officer), Rebecca Schulz (Senior Electrical Engineer), Andrew Szacinski (Manager Gas System Regulation) and Bill Patience (Manager Gas Installation and Appliance Safety) from the Office of the Technical Regulator. Date: Time: Location: Cost: 28 February 2012 9:30am to 1:00pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $99 including GST. This course is being subsidised by the Office of the Technical Regulator. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
Waste and Resource Recovery Model Contract and Tendering Toolkit and Contract Management
For: Waste and Recycling Officers, Engineering Officers, Works Managers, Contract Managers, Procurement Officers, Environmental Officers and Environmental Health Officers. Course Overview: Councils are spending an increasing amount of their revenue on waste management and resource recovery, with approximately 70% of the spend being on contracted services. It is critical that Council achieve the best value for money for every dollar spent by them, while achieving efficient, commercial, environmentally sound outcomes. This course will provide an overview of the model contract and tendering toolkit prepared by the LGA for use by Councils. In addition it will address a range of issues involved in developing and managing effective waste and resource recovery contracts. The course will provide participants with an understanding of: an overview of what is involved in the procurement and contract management of waste services using the Model Contract and Tendering Toolkit planning a waste procurement: short and long term issues to consider when approaching the market and developing a contract for waste services developing an accurate specification collecting data for performance modeling and how to manage data collection for regulatory and contract management purposes priority setting for waste and resource schemes the potential for collaborating with other organisations dealing with regulatory requirements how to assess waste and resource recovery options. Presenters: Geoff Johnston, Managing Director One World Environmental Solutions, Chris Brideson, Managing Director Waste and Water Innovations and Mary-Alice Paton, Partner Norman Waterhouse Lawyers. Geoff and Chris are well known in the waste sector as consultants with a wide breadth of knowledge on waste and resource recovery. Mary-Alice Paton has expertise in the delivery of waste services in Local Government and, in particular, with the procurement planning, approach to market, contract negotiation and contract management phases of the procurement of these services. Date: Time: Location: Cost: Catering: Registration: 29 November 2011 9:30am to 4:30pm Local Government House Boardrooms, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide $352 including GST. An invoice will be issued to your Council after the event Morning tea and light lunch included To register, remember the course title and please go to: www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining - select the event you would like to attend from the list, click on the link to the registration form, fill out the appropriate fields and click 'submit'.
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2011 - 2012 PROGRAM

The aim of the LGA Education and Training Service is:

Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers

Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Roles and Responsibilities

Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers contd

Understanding Governmental and Parliamentary Processes

Code of Conduct Management Community Engagement for Council Officers

Community Engagement Techniques Improving Participation for Council Officers

Statutory and Legal Document Interpretation

Human Resources / Employee Relations

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Human Resources / Employee Relations contd

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Works and Regulatory Services

All Seminars and Courses in Alphabetical Order

All Seminars and Courses in Alphabetical Order contd

Community Engagement Techniques Improving Participation for Council Officers

71 17 18 72 73 91 125 36 37 126 127 128 92 74 129 109 110 111 130 93 94 95

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44 45 79 148 46 101 80 81 102

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Chief Executive Officers Residential Seminar

Climate Change and Local Government Seminar

Council Members Governance Residential Program

Council Members Strategic Issues Residential Seminar

Governance Residential Seminar

Human Resources Seminar

Mayors and Chairpersons Residential Seminar

Personal Assistants Residential Seminar

Post Election Council Members Training Follow Up Intensive Session

Morning tea and light lunch included

Senior and General Managers Residential Seminar

Waste Management Reform Seminar

Council Members, CEOs and Senior Managers

CEO Performance Management

Child Friendly Cities

Childrens Participation in Democratic Decision-Making and Planning

Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members

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Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Governance Roles and Responsibilities

Council and Committee Meeting Procedures and Chairing Skills

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Council Development Assessment Panel Member Fundamentals

Developing and Implementing a Sound Financial Strategy

Developing and Sustaining Partnerships

Integrity Principles, Systems and Operations for Local Government

Managing Conflict - Understanding Mediation Processes

Media Skills for Council Members

Metro Infill Development Tour

Online Training Modules

Policy Development for Council Members

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Preparing and Updating Asset Management Plans

Preparing and Updating Long-Term Financial Plans

Public Speaking Skills for Council Members

Strategic Communications Management

Strategic Elements of Rating Policy