Municipal Government
LTB Leadership provides a range of tools and resources for municipalities to assist with discovery, growth, education, and leadership.
$1,000 SMHI Bursary for 10 Rural Municipalities!
POST-ELECTION TRAINING FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
This customized, virtual training helps elected officials build confidence in their roles in Municipal government.​
Conversations with Councils (CWC) enhances how councils works together to make better informed decisions
DELIVERABLES
• Increased Self-Awareness
• Improved Conflict Management & Communication Skills
• A Better Understanding of your Teams Strengths
• Governance Training
• Development of a Team Charter
TEAM BUILDING
SESSION 1
Using Core Strengths SDI Assessments, we will examine your team’s strengths and motivations while learning about conflict management and effective communication.
--> Up to 10 Assessments included ($1750 value).
GOVERNANCE
SESSION 2
A customized session that explores governance topics identified during an interview with the Administrator and a survey completed by the elected officials.
--> Sample topics: Roles & Responsibilities of the Administrator; Bylaws, why do we need them?
LEADERSHIP
SESSION 3
Together we will build a team charter that will determine how council will work together for the next term.
--> Includes how you will make decisions and deal with conflict as a group while highlighting your commitment in working together.
Why was CWC created?
“Conversations with Councils” was developed by Lana Bavle in response to her Thesis: Improving the Leadership Capabilities of Municipal Elected Officials Through Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), the research partner, asked how they might help the rural elected municipal officials improve their leadership capabilities.
The findings centred around the absence of accessible training opportunities that focus on roles & responsibilities, governance, and leadership. The recommendations identified a need for education for elected officials in order to efficiently and confidently perform their duties.
Set future council up for success
by passing a resolution pre-election.
SUCCESSION PLANNING TIMELINE
October 2024: Get resolution from current council for CWC post-election training.
November 2024: Election
December 2024: Schedule dates (3) for CWC sessions.
January - April 2025: Complete CWC training.
Now booking for 2025.
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MENTORSHIP & TRAINING
Bringing first-hand experience to acting administrators to prepare them for their Class C Certifications
Through working virtually with LTB Leadership for an entire one-year period, future administrators will experience each task that arises in the municipal system regarding their roles and responsibilities.
RATEPAYER'S RESOURCES
A selection of 5-minute videos combined with one-page resources designed to educate ratepayers, councils and CAOs of the roles and responsibilities within a municipality, as well as a variety of other key components.
COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLE RESOURCE
5-MINUTE VIDEO AND 1-PAGER ON ELECTIONS
With rural elections quickly approaching, I'm sharing with you this complimentary Ratepayer's Resource on the topic of general elections. I welcome you to distribute this to your ratepayers - especially anyone interested in running in the election - and your council to provide them with more information on this process.
OTHER TOPICS AVAILABLE
Roles and Responsibilities of Council and Rural Administrators, Bylaws, Ratepayers, and more.