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In this SOLGM news, find out the recently released theme and dress code for the Simpson Grierson Dinner, one of Summit’s highlights. Will you spot a lookalike George Clooney or Kim Kardashian in their off-duty style?
Also find one of SOLGM’s best kept secrets, meet Rachel Ward who is the presenter of our upcoming climate change webinar and read about our exclusive LG Executive Leaders 2018 Programme.
3 weeks to go until Annual Summit!
With just over 3 weeks to go until the SOLGM Summit, it's time to get your registration in! We have a limited number of spaces left.
Hear from Karen as she introduces Gretchen Krampf, a story-teller from the San Juan Islands in Washington State, who will be joining us to talk about the Art of Change.
Last week we added a Three-waters Discussion Forum to the programme. This is an important conversation for us to have to ensure that the government gets clear advice from the sector. If you arrive in Queenstown in time, join us at the Millennium at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon. More information in the Summit programme.
We've also announced the theme and dress code for the Simpson Grierson Dinner, one of the Summit highlights. Find out about getting your celeb style on.
Long Service Certificate Awards
Are you a SOLGM member who has worked in local government for 20 plus years, or know someone who has? If so, we want to hear from you. At our AGM on 11 September we will be acknowledging and celebrating this achievement. Let us know!
Join Rachel Ward, presenter at the upcoming webinar on climate change
Join Rachel Ward at the upcoming Webinar: Climate Change – Related Scenario Analysis for Local Government: An indication of possible outcomes to be held on 30 August.
Rachel Ward is an environmental lawyer at Brookfields Lawyers. She assists local authorities and private sector clients on environmental, resource management, development and local government issues. Her background is in climate change, having previously worked for central government developing domestic and international climate change policy, and as a member of the New Zealand delegation to international climate change negotiations held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as parties negotiated towards the Paris Agreement.
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Webinar: The State of Play with the Northland Rating Case
Join Jonathan Salter and Lizzy Wiessing of Simpson Grierson on 6 September for a webinar on the State of Play with the Northland Rating Case. Jonathan and Lizzy will discuss the judgement and what it means for our powers to set and collect local tax, as well as tips for avoiding the procedural pitfalls that gave rise to this case. Find out more and register.
LG Executive Leaders 2018 Programme – Application Deadline
The Executive Leaders Programme is a 12 month programme designed to develop the next generation of local government senior leaders and Chief Executives. This programme brings together the latest thinking in brain based science and leadership effectiveness and, as such, is unique. It is a cohort based experience balanced with the emphasis on meeting the development needs of the individual.
Applications are due in by 5pm on 24 September 2018. Find out more or submit your application.
SOLGM’s best kept secret – Secret #1
SOLGM’s best kept secrets – Secret #1 - the LGSectorGoodToolkit Legal Compliance Modules are designed to assist local authorities meet their legal obligations across a range of local government activity. From dog control laws to the Privacy Act and almost everything in between, these practical step-by-step online flow diagrams will ensure your processes comply with legal obligations. If you haven’t used the modules before and want an overview, be sure to register for the free webinar in September
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