Meeting Practices for Good Governance Outcomes

Overview

This course goes beyond the basics of preparing agendas and minutes, aiming to support better decision making, running efficient and effective meetings and good governance.

Learners will develop both a sophisticated understanding of the compliance requirements and the skills to develop systems and procedures, to ensure that these requirements are met.

This course is directed to senior Officers including CEOs who supervise the organisation of Council and committee meetings, contribute to the conduct of meetings, and manage the development and distribution of meeting-related documentation. All Officers who prepare reports, attend Council meetings, or are involved in the agenda and minutes preparation process, will also gain benefit from attending this course.

Target Audience

Senior Officers, including CEOs responsible for oversight of the preparation of reports, minutes and agendas; and for providing advice during Council and Committee meetings. The course is of most value when delivered at your Local Government.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the purpose of, and governance applicable to, different types of Local Government meetings;
• Identify the governance functions and requirements of reports and agendas;
• Understand how to establish agenda preparation and settlement systems that support good governance and good government;
• Understand the roles and responsibilities that contribute to well-run meetings, and the associated compliance obligations;
• Implement practices to support preparation, distribution and publication of minutes;
• Develop systems to monitor and report on decision implementation; and
• Understand how to revoke or change decisions if necessary.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

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