Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders

Overview

As the sphere of Government closest to the community, Local Government is a key player when it comes to local Emergency Management preparedness, prevention, response and recovery.

In a disaster, the community turns first to their Local Government for trusted leadership.

This course provides an essential overview of the role of Local Government leaders before, during and after an emergency. With a focus on the skills necessary to excel as a leader under pressure, this course will equip leaders with invaluable skills and tools to draw upon when your community is impacted by an emergency.

Target Audience

Suitable for Local Government CEO’s, Directors, Managers, Mayors/Presidents and Elected Members.

Learning Outcomes

Coordinate the establishment and ongoing activities of a Local Emergency Management Committee;
Contribute to the development and testing of Local Emergency Management Plans;
Identify key emergency recovery roles/positions relevant to the Local Recovery Plan; and
Identify relevant emergency recovery financial sources.Awareness of the requirements for Local Government under the Emergency Management Act 2005;
Understand arising issues when leading in a crisis situations and how to prepare for this;
Understand who is responsible for what in a Community Disaster Recovery;
Increase your understanding of comprehensive emergency management in WA and leader considerations before, during and after an emergency;
Understand the role of the LEMC and the value of practical emergency planning; and
Explore available resources for LG Emergency Management.

Duration

9:00am - 12:30pm

Fees

$295.00 (Incl 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, In House training and course cancellations.

Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders

Tuesday, 14 June 2022
Registration from 08:45am
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$295.00

Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders

Thursday, 6 October 2022
Registration from 08:45am
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$295.00

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Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees