Strategic Policy Development

Overview

Effective policy making is central to good governance. In this course, participants will gain a greater understanding of matters associated with strategic decision making as major issues impacting on policy are analysed, interpreted and integrated through the development phase.

Topics covered include the need for policy and its development to meet Council’s statutory responsibility; and how to improve ineffective policy for better governance and outcomes.

The course explores the development of consultative processes needed to be undertaken with consideration to state and federal legislation.

Target Audience

All Elected Members, as it provides critical information about developing policy to support strategic decision making.

Learning Outcomes

Differentiate between Council policies and operational procedures;
Explain a model of policy development;
Explain the relationship between policies and procedural justice;
Understand the links between policy making and strategic planning;
The desirability of including a consultation component in policy development; and
Identify how Elected Members can influence strategic direction through policy.

Duration

9:00am - 4:30pm

Fees

$530.00 (Plus GST)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

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

Strategic Policy Development

Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Registration from 08:45 AM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$530.00 plus GST

Strategic Policy Development

Friday, 26 July 2024
Virtual Classroom
Via Zoom
$530.00 plus GST

Strategic Policy Development

Friday, 25 October 2024
Registration from 08:45 AM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$530.00 plus GST

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Strategic Policy Development

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees