PERTH OFFICE: (08) 9271 1136
In the coming weeks, LGMA will be releasing a new ebook as part of our online econnect service.
The ebook, Introduction to Local Government in Western Australia, complements our popular in-person Induction training program by providing a comprehensive overview of the Local Government system in Western Australia.
The LGMA Community Development Network is pleased to invite you to their exciting event:
Youth Development 2013: ‘A Modern Approach for a Growing Need’
Key event highlights include:
Half of the people working in local government are women, yet less than a quarter of managers are women and only ten per cent of CEOs.
We want at least half of local government leaders to be women and it can be done. Indeed, other countries are achieving fifty per cent or more local government leadership positions filled by women.
So let’s get together in September and start making it happen here.
The conference will look at things you need to know to help you win your next promotion.
You will be able to hear and meet and be inspired by women who have taken up leadership positions around the State.
Network and talk to others who are grappling with the same challenges.
Learn how to find a mentor or coach to help you build your confidence, personal brand and effective networks.
Discover how important are professional development and career planning and why and how you should take ownership of your personal finances.
The art of negotiating – work life balance – overcoming cultural barriers and unconscious bias – how to interact with elected members… you will come away from the two day conference energised and with a new toolkit of essential learning.
You will also have an overview of the state of gender equality in Western Australian local government.
So put these dates in your diary now: Thursday 5 and Friday 6 September, 2013 – and join us in the generous comforts of Perth’s Hilton Hotel.
LGMA is pleased to present to members the finalised Strategic Plan for 2013-15.
For a copy of the plan please see the attachment.
LGMA has presented a submission to the Salaries & Allowances Tribunal regarding the 2013 Inquiry into the Remuneration of Local Government and Regional Local Government Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).
A copy of the submission is attached.
LGMA would like to thank all members who provided their feedback on the recommendations contained within the Metropolitan Local Government Review report. The results of the survey are documented within the attached submission.
Register online by clicking here.
"ROCIT 2013" Reform – Opportunities & Challenges for IT in Local Government
Emerging technology and changes in IT are dramatically changing the way people do business. How do local governments prepare for the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities?
IT affects the whole organisation and responding to the challenges requires collaboration across all teams, starting with the CEO.
The first LGMA Local Government Information Technology conference will be held 13-14 June 2013 at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle and will address the top IT issues.
The LGMA Ambrose Golf Championship is proving to be a very successful annual event. The 2013 Championship was held last Monday 25th February and was again enjoyed by all who attended.
LGMA congratulates the team from the City of Joondalup, Mike Smith and Mark McCrory who were the 2013 Champions (pictured below).
The LGMA Finance Awards is a system of honors introduced in 2009 to formally recognise the significant contributions made by Local Government Finance Professionals to the Western Australian community and the Local Government finance sector.
There are two levels - High Achievers Award and the Rising Star Finance Professional Award.
Nominees can nominate themselves, however it should be endorsed by their Director or Manager.
LOGO Appointments, a great sponsor of LGMA WA, will sponsor a Western Australian Local Government officer to travel overseas to experience Local Government operations in another country.
LGMA WA has come to an arrangement with LGMA British Columbia whereby the scholarship recipient will attend that association's annual conference to be held in Kelowna, British Columbia from Tuesday June 11 to Thursday June 13, 2013.
We are still seeking your expression of interest for the National Workforce Development Training Program to be run across the State in 2013.
Please see attached flyer for 2013 program dates and locations. To register your interest please fill in the Declaration Form which is also attached.
Proudly presented by the LGMA Metropolitan and South West Branches
The 2013 LGMA Mentors & Aspiring Leaders Conference will be held 11 - 12 April 2013 at the Australis Hotel, Margaret River. This years conference theme is "Leadership Matters" and a highly valuable & interactive program is currently being finalised. This conference continues to be the key professional development event for middle managers and officers in Local Government so please register your early interest by emailing the conference organiser This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Registrations for the 2013 Australasian Management Challenge are now open. For further details please visit the link below.
http://www.lgma.org.au/default/lgma_management_challenge_3
After a successful run in 2012, the LGMA Induction program will be back in 2013! This one-day workshop is open to all officers in Local Government from those who are new to the game to those who are not so new but may not have had much exposure to Council governance in their role. Participants will gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Local Government as well as the relationship between staff and Elected Members.
We are pleased to advise the LGMA Finance Professionals Conference “Does Size Really Matter?" will be held from Thursday 28th February – Friday 1st March 2013 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. This event is the leading professional development activity for officers involved with financial issues on the Local Government calendar in WA each year.
LGMA is delighted to offer Local Governments access to econnect, our new online learning service.
On the 5th of October the Record Keepers Seminar was held at the Esplanade River Suites in Como.
Please join us for this very exciting event and to take advantage of this great networking opportunity to catch up with ‘old’ mates, peers and mentors.
When: Friday 5 October
Time: 12.00 pm–3.00 pm
Where: Halls Head Bowling Club in Mandurah