2009 LG101: An Introduction to Local Government for Central Government Policy Advisors

Central Government Policy Advisors Workshop, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 27 November 2009, Overseas Terminal, Wellington

Download 2009 LG101 Workshop Programme (pdf 159kb)

Overview

Local government is an essential part of New Zealand society, and understanding the way local government works is a vital skill for all central government policy officials. This workshop has been developed by the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) and The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) specifically for central government policy analysts and advisors.

It will provide an understanding of local government processes and finances, the way local authorities work with their communities to promote well-being, and the importance of strong central and local government relationships.

It will also introduce and explain the "Policy development guidelines for regulatory functions involving local government", which have been developed by DIA to assist policy advisors when they are considering policy and regulations that may affect local authorities.

This workshop will cover:

• The recent history of the system of the New Zealand local government, with a new separate section on the “same but only different” history of local government in Auckland
• the Local Government Act 2002
• the content of the LTCCP
• Decision making in local government, and how this differs from central government
• Community engagement, how it is actually done, with two very different case studies
• sources of finance for local government
• Shared services in local government
• using the 'Policy Development Guidelines'

Benefits of attending the workshop include:

• improved policy advice
• improved knowledge of the Local Government Act 2002
• improved understanding of the value of good relationships between central and local government
• improved understanding of local government consultation processes
• improved understanding of the implications of developing policies and programmes that impact on local government and carry compliance costs.

Information and presentations from the 2008 Central Government Policy Advisors Workshop

Registration

• Register Online at www.solgm.org.nz
• Complete the Registration Form found on page 7 of the workshop programme (PDF 159kb) and fax or post to Fiona McDonald at SOLGM

Prices

• Non-SOLGM Member - $169.00
• SOLGM Member - $152.00

Note: All prices include GST

For further information

Fiona McDonald

Event Coordinator, SOLGM Opus Business School

DDI: 04 978 1289

Email: fmcdonald@solgm.org.nz

www.solgm.org.nz

Ann Pomeroy

Manager Interface Facilitation

Local Government and Community Branch

Department of Internal Affairs

DDI: 04 495 9300

Email: ann.pomeroy@dia.govt.nz