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SUMMARY:Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the VLGA Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG).\n\nLGWGOG is open to nominated councillors and council staff from VLGA member councils. Members will receive a calendar invitation (with Zoom link if applicable) prior to the meeting. To join or found out more about LGWGOG\, please contact us. \nAbout LGWGOG \nThe VLGA convenes the Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG). The group provides an opportunity for councillors and council officers from VLGA member councils to come together to hear from informed speakers about current gambling harm prevention research and policy and consider Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan implications and the regulatory environment. LGWGOG provides a resource for promotion of excellence that better enables effective policy\, delivery and advocacy by VLGA members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/local-government-working-group-on-gambling-lgwgog-sept/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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SUMMARY:VLGA & LGiU Global Executive Live Panel - Councillor Conduct Models
DESCRIPTION:Global Executive Live Panel discussions bring together chief executives and local authority experts from across the world to discuss practical insights and ideas.\n\nThis discussion will focus on standards frameworks currently operating across the United Kingdom\, Australia\, and New Zealand including common challenges\, best practice models\, and potential lessons that each country’s local government sector could learn when it comes to the crucial area of maintaining robust and effective standards for elected members. \nKey themes will include:  \n\nCode of Conduct Structures: A comparison of how the core codes are legally mandated\, structured (e.g.\, principles-based vs. prescriptive rules)\, and implemented by local authorities access the globe.\nEnforcement and Sanctions: An examination of the mechanisms for investigating alleged breaches\, the roles of independent standards bodies (where they exist)\, and the range of sanctions available for proven misconduct—from public censure to disqualification.\nEthical Oversight Bodies: A look at the different bodies responsible for overall governance\, training\, and setting best practice in councillor ethics across the three countries.\nPublic and Political Trust: An evaluation of how effective each framework is perceived to be in maintaining high standards of public life\, protecting the integrity of local decision-making\, and sustaining public confidence in elected officials.\n\nKey questions to be addressed in the discussion include: \n\nThe similarities and differences across jurisdictions\, including the strengths and limitations of different approaches\nBest practice models which support clarity\, consistency and fairness\nThe role of independent bodies and how sanctions can reinforce standards of conduct without discouraging participation\nThe importance of supporting good governance and integrity to protect decision making and sustain community confidence
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/vlga-lgiu-global-executive-live-panel-councillor-conduct-models/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Global Executive Live Panel
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Electing the Mayor - Members Exclusive free event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special members only workshop for councillors as we discuss current issues and provide strategies and tools to help councillors perform at their best.\n\nThe VLGA is offering our valued members the opportunity to join us for our series of complimentary workshops as part of our commitment to provide ongoing programs for our member councillors to continue to grow and develop their skills. \nThese workshops will provide an interactive and confidential forum to learn from and ask questions of those who are leaders in their fields. \nThis session will explore what a good process for a mayoral election looks like\, and discuss the qualities and skills required for the role. Managing Principal of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers\, Tony Raunic\, will lead this discussion. \nPlease note that this session will be recorded. Anyone who registers for this event will be sent a copy of the recording. Lunch and Learn workshops are free for VLGA Members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/lunch-learn-electing-the-mayor-members-exclusive-free-event/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Lunch & Learn
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