LGNSW.ORG.AU

GOOD GOVERNANCE IN ACTION Who, What and How?28 - 29 June 2017Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney11 Jamison Street, Sydney

FORUM

Local government in NSW is subject to ever increasing levels of scrutiny. The LGNSW good governance forum, now in its second year, will focus on how NSW councils can go about ensuring their governance practices are of the highest possible standard, especially in light of recent changes to the Local Government Act 1993. It will consider the respective roles and responsibilities of both managers and elected members; key aspects of governance that may need to be reviewed; and how to achieve the best result.

SESSION CONTENT

• Critical issues and lessons to be drawn from inter-state and overseas experience

• Case studies of successful efforts to improve the quality of governance

• The implications of the digital revolution and how technologies can advance good governance

• Implementation of last year’s amendments to the Local Government Act 1993

• Specific areas of change and improvement, including roles, responsibilities and ethics; financial management; audit; and community engagement

• Action planning for councils and Local Government NSW.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?This event is a must for councillors, mayors, senior managers and key stakeholders concerned with promoting the highest standards of governance across NSW local government.

OVERVIEW

TRADE EXHIBITOR

PROGRAMWEDNESDAY 28 JUNE

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

This program is correct at the time of printing. Speakers and program details may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

2.00pm Welcome and introductionsUpdate on LGNSW Governance Action Plan

Donna RygateChief Executive, LGNSW

2.40pm The imperative of good governance: What do our communities deserve and expect?

John McMillan AONSW Ombudsman

3.20pm Afternoon Tea

3.40pm Good governance in the digital era Dominic CampbellFounder and Managing Director, FutureGov

4.20pm Governance on the front line: Making Geelong work better

Iain WalkerExecutive Director, newDemocracy Foundation

5.00pm Policy frameworks for better governance Graham SansomAdjunct Professor, UTS

5.40pm Day one wrap TBA

5.45pm Break

7.00pm - 9.30pm

Dinner and speaker: A journalist’s perspective

Kate McClymont, Senior Reporter (invited)Sydney Morning Herald

9.00am Critical dimensions of sound practice Sarah ArtistSenior Manager, Innovation & Capacity, LGNSW

9.15am Good governance in practice I: Implementing changing roles and responsibilities

The Hon. Gabrielle Upton (invited)Minister for Local Government

10.30am Morning tea

11.00am Good governance in practice II: The new world of audit and financial governance

Margaret CrawfordAuditor-General,Audit Office of NSW

12.30pm Lunch

1.15pm Good governance in practice III: Pursuing excellence

Case Studies: Canterbury-Bankstown Council Penrith City CouncilWeddin Shire Council

2.45pm Afternoon tea

3.00pm What next? Priorities for councils and LGNSW

Donna RygateChief Executive, LGNSW

4.00pm Close

Michael QuirkInternal Auditor, Willoughby City Council

Sarah ArtistSenior Manager, Innovation & Capacity, LGNSW

CONFIRMATION AND INVOICINGLGNSW will confirm attendance and venue details two weeks prior to the forum. Once the event has been confirmed a tax invoice will be sent via email.

CANCELLATION POLICYNotification of cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations before Thursday 8 June 2017 will receive a full refund (less $100 administration fee). No refund will be given after that date. However, registrations can be transferred to another person.

If LGNSW cancels the event, written advice will be sent to the contact person prior to the forum date and a full refund will be provided. If the event is cancelled for a reason over which LGNSW has no control, liability is limited to the program fee only.

PRIVACY NOTICELGNSW may make available relevant delegate details (name, position and organisation only) to parties directly related to the seminar, including presenters and sponsors. Should you wish your details not be passed to organisations outside of LGNSW, please contact LGNSW Learning Solutions.

COSTLGNSW members - $990 incl. GSTNon-members - $1,980 incl. GSTPrice includes dinner on Wednesday 28 June 2017

CONTACT02 9242 4181/4081learning@lgnsw.org.au

REGISTER NOWlgnsw.org.au/events-training/good-governance-forum

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