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- 30 May 2016-31 May 2016
- 08:30 - 17:00
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- Wellington, New Zealand
- 780.00 (plus GST) Members
- 900.00 (plus GST) Non Members
About this event
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The delivery of services through CCOs has potential risks, including financial failure and the inability to meet council expectations. The political environment and ever-changing legislation adds to the challenges facing CCOs. This training addresses the importance of understanding how CCOs and local authorities can work together to achieve an integrated strategic direction. The programme will contain a mix of theoretical sessions and case studies drawn from a range of local authorities and CCOs. These will showcase innovative council initiatives around managing and monitoring CCOs. There will also be opportunities to network with colleagues from around the country.
This two day training is organised into three themes that recognise the complexities of CCOs:
- The Fundamentals - when to set up a CCO, who to appoint, changes in legislation and taxation.
- Monitoring and Evaluating CCOs - Statement of Intents, reporting performance, policy on appointing directors of CCOs and how best to evaluate and influence CCOs.
- Alternatives – joint ventures and joint committees.
The programme is suitable for:
- Local government staff involved in managing CCOs, particularly but not confined to finance and administration managers, advisors and officers
- Elected members
- Directors of CCOs.
Presenters
Alastair Cameron
Read ProfileAlastair Cameron
Alastair Cameron is the manager of Auckland Council’s CCO Governance and External Partnerships department. This department has responsibility for the governance of Auckland Council’s CCOs, and has recently undertaken a review of its CCOs. The review was an opportunity to investigate if there was a need to change any council or CCOs’ activities, functions, structures or the ways in which they operate.
Formerly a lawyer, Alastair has worked in local government for the last 10 years. Alastair has been involved in the governance of CCOs since the formation of Auckland Council.
Grant McKenzie
Group Chief Financial Officer Read ProfileGrant McKenzie
Group Chief Financial OfficerGrant McKenzie is the Group Chief Financial Officer at the Dunedin City Council. His role includes responsibilities for the Long Term Plan, Annual Plan, Finance Department, Fleet Operations, Citipark and Property, along with over-site of the Council Controlled Trading Organisations.
The Dunedin City Holdings Group includes Aurora Energy, City Forests, Delta Utility Services, Dunedin City Treasury, Dunedin International Airport, Dunedin Venues Management, Dunedin Venues and the Taieri Gorge Railway. Grant's portfolio is diverse and covers a wide range of enterprises.
Grant comes from a business and educational background prior to joining the Council, having spent time at KPMG, Allied Press and the University of Otago.