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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014631Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
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SUMMARY:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) meeting for councillors and governance officers.\n\nThe Governance Advisory Network (GAN) is established by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) to seek members’ input into: \n\nlocal government governance policy development and implementation;\nsector advocacy in relation to governance; and\nsupport and networking opportunities for councillors and council staff with responsibility for governance.\n\nThe GAN is open to all councillors and staff with governance responsibilities from VLGA member councils. \nTo find out more about joining the GAN\, contact us.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/governance-advisory-network-gan-meeting-august-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
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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-july/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Complaints - a councillors role - 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 a councillors role in handling complaints and will be led by Deputy Victorian Ombudsman and former local government CEO Kerryn Ellis. \nComplaints – a councillors role \nSession with the Deputy Victorian Ombudsman \n  \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-complaints-a-councillors-role-members-exclusive-free-event/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
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SUMMARY:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) meeting for councillors and governance officers.\n\nThe Governance Advisory Network (GAN) is established by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) to seek members’ input into: \n\nlocal government governance policy development and implementation;\nsector advocacy in relation to governance; and\nsupport and networking opportunities for councillors and council staff with responsibility for governance.\n\nThe GAN is open to all councillors and staff with governance responsibilities from VLGA member councils. \nTo find out more about joining the GAN\, contact us.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/governance-advisory-network-gan-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T051149Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T051149Z
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SUMMARY:VLGA & LGiU Global Executive Live Panel - Public Sector Productivity and Growth: the impact of AI on local service delivery
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\nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping local government\, raising important questions about how technology-driven efficiency can coexist with the deeply human nature of council work. This session brings together expert speakers to explore practical strategies for using AI to support resilience and financial sustainability\, while safeguarding the empathy\, judgement and community connection that sit at the heart of effective local government. \nKey questions to be addressed in the discussion include: \n\nHow councils can use AI to streamline operations and reduce costs without eroding relationships\, trust and community care\nThe transparency risks when AI informs decisions that have real community effect\nWhether AI will deliver long term financial savings or a short term fix which could undermine financial sustainability\nHow AI could change the council role and skill sets required by staff and how that could transition within the organisation\nHow councils can ensure strong governance frameworks and public trust when using AI
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/vlga-lgiu-global-executive-live-panel-public-sector-productivity-and-growth-the-impact-of-ai-on-local-service-delivery/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Global Executive Live Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T131500
DTSTAMP:20260529T062418Z
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SUMMARY:From Mayor to MP — Standing for Election when you’re a Councillor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first event in our 2026 State Election series\, as we look at the major issues affecting councils in this election year.\n\nWhat happens when a councillor nominates for election to state or federal government? \nThis panel will look at the opportunities and challenges when a councillor nominates for election at a different level of government. It will look at the ethics around maintaining an active role on council during the election campaign\, fundraising\, advocacy and publicity. \nKey questions to be addressed in the discussion include: \n\nThe ethics of maintaining an active councillor role while campaigning\nGovernance issues including any potential conflicts of interest\nBalancing the role as advocate for community vs campaigning on a party agenda\nThe line between official communication as a councillor and campaigning online\nMaintaining public trust and transparency\n\nHosted by VLGA Connect host Chris Eddy\, this webinar will bring together local government leaders from across Australia to look at the practical\, legal\, and ethical implications when a councillor runs for election at a state or federal level. This session will look at practical approaches and policy options for councils to take to ensure community trust and council integrity are protected.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/from-mayor-to-mp-standing-for-election-when-youre-a-councillor/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052602Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn — Successfully navigating a CEO Performance Review Process
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 provide practical tips and tools for councillors to navigate a successful CEO performance review. The discussion will look at setting key performance indicators which align with the organisation’s strategic objectives\, providing constructive feedback and negotiating contracts and remuneration. \nLeading this discussion will be local government leader Jenny Scicluna and Dawn Bray\, VLGA Head of Programs & Policy. \nPlease note that these sessions are designed to be interactive and confidential and will not be recorded. Chatham House rules apply. There will be the opportunity for you to ask questions and receive feedback on any situations you may have found challenging. Lunch and Learn workshops are free for VLGA Members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/lunch-learn-successfully-navigating-a-ceo-performance-review-process/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260507T015014Z
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SUMMARY:Young Councillor Network
DESCRIPTION:This social and professional network for young councillors\, provides participants with the organisational and peer-based support they need to thrive in complex council environments.\n\n \nThrough supporting this generation of young councillors\, we can encourage new generations of young people to run for local government in the future. \nThis group is a forum for ideas and action\, driven by member councillors. As the support infrastructure behind this group\, the VLGA will assist in the facilitation of professional development\, as well as create networking opportunities where councillors can share ideas\, challenges and opportunities and work together to achieve successful outcomes for the community’s they represent. We seek to empower this generation of young councillors with the tools and knowledge that they need to lead change in their communities. \nTo find out more about the YCN\, click here: Young Councillors Network
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/young-councillor-network/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Young Councillors Network
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