Upcoming Workshops
Current course information:
New Governance Professionals Symposium
Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2026
Governance Advisors play an integral part in supporting the governance systems, processes, and elected representatives within the local government sector. This role is highly professional, requiring skills and knowledge to support elected members in making good decisions in a framework that complies with legislation and good practice.
This two-day introductory course for people new to the role will provide all the core elements of knowledge that a new Governance Advisor will need to undertake the role in their initial stages of development.
Standing Orders Online Course Thursday 26 November 2026
Standing Orders are part and parcel of all formal meetings in local government, whether Council, Committee, Sub Committee or Community Board. Being familiar with Standing Orders and being able to offer advice to elected members in the political meeting environment is a prerequisite for staff who attend and support elected members at meetings.
This workshop will also be of interest to reporting staff and senior staff who support political meetings. Elected members would also benefit from this workshop.
Governance Professionals Annual Symposium
Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January 2027 - Advance Notice
An opportunity to share experiences, reflect and refresh on good practice that impacts your role as a Governance Professional who has the prime responsibility for interaction with the governance arm of Council.
We will be developing the programme in the next few months. With the amount of reorganisation facing the sector, the theme will be managing in changing times.
If there are specific topics you want to see in the programme, please email them through. If you would like to reserve a place at the symposium, please email your interest to us and we will reserve a place for you.