Macquarie Lawyers and Strategists has been conducting training for Council staff and Councillors for more than 10 years. We regularly hold practical and infomative workshops on relevant local government issues. Details of our upcoming open workshops can be found below. Macquarie Lawyers & Strategists In-house Workshops Macquarie also conducts in-house workshops for Councils interested in group training. This allows you to select the most appropriate date and to hold the session on-site. We can also customise the workshop to suit your Council's processes, issues and objectives. Please feel free to contact our office on (03) 9650 6700 if you would like to discuss your training options in more detail. Macquarie Lawyers & Strategists Open Workshops 2010 Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, DONCASTER Date: Wednesday, 15 September 2010 Time: 10:00am - 1:00 pm (to be followed by a light lunch) Cost: $375 (inclusive of GST) Terry Bramham and Georgie Cahill are conducting this workshop looking at the soon to be enacted Local Government & Planning Legislation Bill 2010. A new category of conflict of interest is being introduced and modifications are being made to some of the existing categories, including the receipt of applicable gifts. In addition, the provisions relating to assemblies of Councillors (and the requirement to disclose conflicts of interest) are being altered. The changes will result in
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Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, DONCASTER Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2010 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (to be followed by a light lunch) Cost: $375 (inclusive of GST) One of the toughest challenges faced by Council staff members is the preparation of meaningful officer reports for Council and senior management consideration. Terry Bramham and Georgie Cahill are conducting this highly relevant workshop designed to assist Council staff of all levels in the preparation of officer reports. This workshop is guaranteed to provide officers with a practical understanding of what is required in order to prepare meaningful reports. In addition to considering relevant examples of reports (both good and bad) the workshop will explore the following topics-
All course materials and refreshments will be provided including lunch. Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, DONCASTER Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2010 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (to be followed by a light lunch) Cost: $375 (inclusive of GST) Given the Ombudsman's recent interest in this area, Terry Bramham and Georgie Cahill are conducting this practical and informative workshop designed specifically for Council staff involved in contract management. It will provide participants with an understanding of what is required to properly manage contracts and the potential consequences of failing to do so. In addition to considering relevant case studies, the workshop will also explore the following themes, including-
Venue: The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, IVANHOE Date: Wednesday, 20 October 2010 Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm (to be followed by a light lunch) Cost: $375 (inclusive of GST) Peter Lucas is conducting this important workshop which will be of relevance to all local government officers. It is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of the followin aspects of the Charter which impact on a Council's decision making process -
A 'surprise' Queens Counsel member of the Victorian Bar - specialising in presenting human rights cases before the Courts - has been invited to also speak at this workshop. All course materials and refreshments will be provided including lunch. We are always looking for new workshop topics. Email us your ideas via the contact page |