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Every New Council Needs a Good Governance Orientation - a Master Class with George Cuff

Every New Council Needs a Good Governance Orientation - a Master Class with George Cuff

Provinces and territories across Canada held municipal elections this fall. That means there are a lot of new councillors keen to make an impact. Facilitated by one of Canada’s most respected municipal advisors, this session will help new and seasoned councillors and staff provide the best outcomes for their local community and navigate proper decision-making and accountability processes of local government.

George Cuff has a Canada-wide reputation among municipalities, crown agencies and other public sector bodies as an advisor, consultant and author on the art and principles of governance and the elements of effective organizations. George served four terms as Mayor of Spruce Grove, was President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and was awarded the Centennial Medal marking Alberta’s 100th year of incorporation (2005). George has acted as an advisor and consultant to approximately 1150 municipalities and boards across Canada & internationally.

In this Municipal Master Class on Orientation to Good Governance, George will outline what every council member, new or returning, should know about good governance. Key principles, practices, and processes will be explored along with common roadblocks to good governance. Best practices in internal council, council-CAO, and council-staff relationships plus a primer on decision-making will round out this indispensable seminar.

What you’ll learn in this Municipal Master Class

An Introduction to Good Governance: How Should It Work including Governance Principles, Practices, and Processes.
Key Council Roles: Mayor, Councillors, CAO & Management Roles
Internal Council Relationships
What Fails and What Succeeds
Why you should attend this Municipal Master Class

Good governance is essential to a well functioning municipality. Council and staff must clearly understand their individual and collective roles and responsibilities to ensure that the mandate of the municipality is achieved. But good governance can be challenging as issues are seldom straight-forward – this class will provide the tools, examples, and other approaches to prepare you for the challenges ahead.

Who should attend? 

Anyone interested in understanding how to ensure good governance in their municipality;
New municipal councillors
Returning municipal councillors
Municipal clerks and all other staff
Municipal affairs staff at the provincial and federal orders of government
Students and others interested in municipal government
More about the Master Class Leader

George B Cuff, FCMC is a well-known name in local government in international and Canadian audiences. He has published ten books and well over 400 articles on “good governance” and senior management principles. He has conducted over 450 major studies for local, Provincial Governments, NFP organizations and crown agencies and has delivered over 700 courses and conference sessions in Canada and internationally over the past 42 years.

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MW reserves the right to substitute alternative presenters due to unanticipated situations.

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