Overseas Exchange Programmes
SOLGM supports the professional development of its members in many ways. Through the relationships of SOLGM with our sister organisations in Australia, United States, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom, SOLGM is able to offer its members unique opportunities to learn from and have a first hand experience of local government in different countries.
Excellent learning opportunity for members
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"It was a productive and enjoyable 10 day experience attending the LGMA Conference in Twin Waters, getting inside the inner workings of my host Council Logan City and of course a few days R&R. The exchange provided an excellent learning experience on how Local Government operates in another country. While there were many similarities, there were unique differences and approaches that provided me with fresh thinking and inspiration to take home." Read more Phil Melhopt, Chief Executive, Central Otago District Council |
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"The opportunity was an excellent way to develop a deeper appreciation of the challenges faced by the local government sector and responses to climate change issues when working under differing mandates in a different structure." Read more Blair Dickie, Principal Policy Advisor, Waikato Regional Council |
Overseas Manager Exchange Programme
Learn more about local government and gain fresh ideas through this overseas exchange programme with local authorities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.
Read MoreICMA Climate Change Exchanges 2011
Local government officers had the opportunity to undertake an exchange to the United States in 2011 to consider climate change issues.
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