Governance Professionals Symposium 2019 An invitation to join governance professionals to discuss and explore latest good practice initiatives ...

Governance Professionals Symposium
                        2019

 An invitation to join governance professionals
  to discuss and explore latest good practice
        initiatives, topics and practices

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Symposium purpose

To provide an opportunity to share experiences, reflect and refresh on good practice and learn about recent
changes that affect your role as a Governance Professional who interacts with the governance arm of
Council.

The symposium will address a wide range of issues including:

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth has worked in and with local government for over 20 years with a key focus on communication
strategies, planning and policy development, and on meeting customer needs. She works with a
significant number of local authorities and is a contributor to the Local Government magazine with a
regular column called Local Government 101.

Elizabeth is going to lead a highly interactive and entertaining workshop session on identifying different
communication styles and how to apply communication skills and techniques particularly in relation to the
role of the Governance Professional and applying those skills to the work you do with elected members,
senior staff and the public.

Who should attend?

       Manager’s responsible for Council, Committee and Community Board meetings
       Governance Advisors, Committee Secretaries and Executive Assistants
       Governance Managers / Team Leaders

Dates

Thursday 24 January 2019, 915 am - 430pm; and

Friday 25 January 2019, 830am – 200pm

Note – networking drinks will be available at the close of the programme on day one

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Symposium Venue

West Plaza Hotel, Wakefield Street, Wellington – meeting room one

Accommodation

If you want to book accommodation at the West Plaza, please quote “2019 Governance Professionals
Symposium” to receive a special rate of $145 per night. Please note that rooms are subject to availability.

To book please email reservations@westplaza.co.nz

To register and registration fee

Complete the attached form and return to info@meetinggovernance.co.nz

The registration fee is $900.00 plus GST $135.00 = $1035.00

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 11 JANUARY 2019

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Programme

   Day One – Thursday 24 January 2019                      Day Two – Friday 25 January 2019

915am Registration and refreshments                   830am Welcome and overview
930am Welcome and introductions,                      845am Communication and the
symposium overview                                    Governance Professional
Welcome and personal observations by                  Identifying different communication styles
Mayor Justin Lester, Wellington City Council          and how to apply communication skills and
1000am Pre and post-election planning –               techniques particularly in relation to the
the focus for today                                   role of the Governance Professional and
Preparing for the elections and inducting /           applying those skills to the work you do
training the new elected members. This                with elected members, senior staff and the
session will include a range of really good           public.
ideas and project planning suggestions and            1030am Tea
templates. Key elements include:                      1100am Communication and the
 The electoral process and timetable                 Governance Professional
 Pre-election processes e.g. pre-election            Continued
  report, pre-election period; last meeting           1230pm Lunch
  processes                                           100pm The Deputy Mayor’s Perspective -
1115am Tea                                            Personal observations from Deputy Mayor
1145am Pre and post-election planning –               Jill Day of Wellington City Council.
the focus for today                                   Jill is a first term Councillor elected in 2016
Continued                                             who was appointed to the role of Deputy
1215pm Lunch                                          Mayor a year into the term when the
100pm Pre and post-election planning – the            incumbent was elected to Parliament. Jill
focus for today                                       will talk about her role as Deputy Mayor,
Continued                                             experiences working with governance staff
230pm Tea                                             and what support she gets that really adds
245pm Quick fire subjects                             value to her role.
Short, sharp sessions on topics that you              145 Summary
want to talk about                                    200pm Close
415pm Summary
430pm Close

445pm Networking drinks
Have a drink on us and then decide if you
want to gather together with other
delegates either in house or out on the town
for dinner

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ABOUT MEETING AND GOVERNANCE
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ABOUT MEETING  & LIMITED
                 GOVERNANCE
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Steve McDowell and Vern Walsh are Meeting and Governance Solutions Limited.

We specialise in training, development and mentoring for local government elected representatives and
staff. We offer a mix of experience and knowledge having held elected positions in local government,
commercial boards, Boards of Trustees, and sporting organisations, along with senior management roles
in the private sector.

We have developed and successfully delivered workshops to the local government sector throughout
New Zealand.

                                   Comments from 2018 symposium

   Raelene Rihari, Taupo District Council - Whether you are new or an old hand in the governance scene,
there are always many new learnings to take away from MAGS seminars. Steve and Vern are the “gurus of
all things democracy” and together make a dynamic team. Highly recommend their courses to all who are
                        seeking further knowledge – you will not be disappointed!
 Elaine Stephenson, Nelson City Council – Excellent opportunity to meet peers and compare practices and
                                        interpretation of legislation.
 Nichole Ganley, Manawatu District Council - Highly recommend if you get the opportunity to attend, that
  you do, whether new to the role or experienced. The opportunity to discuss the good and bad parts of
                      your role with others in the same position or similar is fantastic.

                                       Contact:

Steve McDowell 027 627 3606                            Vern Walsh 021 770 283

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