The first 100 days
Let the journey begin…
This highly interactive forum run over one and a half days is focused entirely on newly elected members (mayors/chairs and councillors) who want to better understand the dynamics and realities of their new role.
The forum will address key principles for elected members in local government, as well as ensuring they gain some familiarity with the pragmatic aspects of their new role.
Content outline
- the next 100 days – what is your mission?
- principles: participatory and representative democracy, partnerships and the Treaty, the four well-beings
- behaviours and expectations of elected members
- ‘council’ and ‘management’ – roles and responsibilities
- untying the legislative knots
- the Long Term Plan, strategy, policy, plan whirlpool
- the money-go-round – the essentials of financial planning
- the decision-making tree – meeting
know-how - communication and engagement matters
- the long view – measuring success
There will be ample opportunity for the participants to ask questions (including before and after the forum), network and make connections.
Attendees will benefit from
- demystification of the local government environment
- an in-depth understanding of their role as an elected member
- the constraints/opportunities that being an elected member brings
- practical tips on how to succeed in their role
- getting up to speed quickly
“Made a tough topic interesting and kept it moving.”