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2017-10-31 LGANT Newsletter For LGANT to lead, represent and be influential for the benefit of local Is this email not displaying correctly? government View it in your browser. November 1... Mayor, President and CEO forum 2... LGANT General Meeting 3... Annual General Meeting A note from our President 7... City of Palmerston 8... West Arnhem Regional Council The Mayors, Presidents and CEO forums 14... City of Darwin followed by the annual general meeting and 15… Belyuen Community general meetings will again take place this Government Council year at the Alice Springs Town Council 21... Wagait Council Chambers on the 1-3 November 2017. The LGANT Executive meeting event will also involve the election of the new Coomalie Community LGANT Executive members from NT councils Government voting for their representatives. Council City of Palmerston The recent 2017 Leadership Symposium at Victoria Daly Regional Council the Rydges Hotel in Palmerston on the 5-6 22... East Arnhem Regional Council October was an outstanding success which Tiwi Islands Regional Council saw many at the leadership level undertake Litchfield Council professional development . The two days West Daly Regional Council consisted of presentations from key note 27... Alice Springs Town Council speakers and a number of workshops around 28... Katherine Town Council leadership such as roles, responsibilities, legislative compliance and meeting City of Darwin procedures. Feedback was extremely positive 30... Central Desert Regional with many council attendees agreeing that Council further training and refresher sessions would benefit both themselves and their fellow December council members. 5… City of Palmerston Many thanks to all the presenters who gave 6… West Arnhem Regional Council informative and practical sessions that were West Arnhem Regional Council most beneficial and engaging. Particular 11…Alice Springs Town Council thanks go to the Department of Housing and 12… City of Palmerston Community Development for supporting and City of Darwin funding the event and the Hon Gerry Tiwi Islands Regional Council McCarthy who opened the symposium and Katherine Town Council stressed the importance of continued training 13… West Daly Regional Council and ongoing professional development 14…Barkly Regional Council around local government and the wider issues 15…MacDonnell Regional Council that affect councils. Congratulations go to the Roper Gulf Regional Council Finke community for winning the 2018 18…Victoria Daly Regional Council Territory Tidy Town award. The hard work that 19…Coomalie Community goes into keeping their community clean has Government Council been acknowledged and I commend the MacDonnell Regional Council in once again continuing to show their pride and dedication in communities across its region. Damien Ryan, President Local Government Association of the Northern Territory 2017 Leadership Symposium Mayors, Presidents, Deputies, CEOs and invited guests Leadership Symposium Photos 2017 Leadership Symposium USB’s with presentations and photos will be distributed to council representatives at the upcoming LGANT general meeting. Contact LGANT if you have trouble with opening any material on this USB or if you would like any further symposium information sent out to your council. KeyNote Speaker: Minister for Housing and Community Development The Hon Gerry MacCarthy MLA Environment, Transport and Infrastructure Reference Group (ETIRG) LGANT is in the process of rehabilitating two crossings on the Buymarr Road in East Arhnem region. Once completed floodways should ensure safe access for community members. Works were completed by local contractors from Gove “Remote Housing and Construction”. Another major project that is being undertaken by LGANT is on the Robinson River Road in the Roper Gulf Region where the Telstra Hill jump up was realigned and widening with associated warning signs. This work was in two stages civil construction by Cairns industry and stage two the signeage was erected by PDG – NT Pty Ltd both companies from Borroloola enhancing regional economics and employment. Meeting procedures training Training in meeting procedures for new members and staff were held in Katherine for the Victoria Daly Regional Council elected members on October 2017. Allan McGill, former CEO of the City of Darwin and the Department responsible for local government, delivered the training over the one day and members found the training informative and engaging. If your Council is interested in meeting procedures or chairperson training please contact [email protected] or phone 8944 9674. Finke Community: Territory Tidy Town Winner! Congratulations go to the small community of Finke in the MacDonnell Regional Council for winning this year's Territory Tidy Town! MacDonnell Regional council has a history of winning a range of awards for its efforts in embracing responsibility for clean communities. “I knew our communities were doing great work – but to be told, four years running, that we are the Best Regional Council suggests we are doing something right!” MacDonnell Regional Council CEO, Jeff MacLeod said. The annual Tidy Town awards recognise efforts of council staff and residents from communities across the Northern Territory and this year was presented by the Deputy Administrator the Honourable Pat Miller AO and other civic leaders in a gala ceremony at the Convention Centre in Alice Springs. Workers representing MacDonnell Regional Council communities came into Alice Springs to attend this year’s Territory Tidy Town awards ceremony. Visit the MacDonnell Regional Council website for the full article. 2017 Statewide Super Heroes Awards Who do you know that fits this label? Statewide Super and the Local Government Association of NT have partnered to recognise Northern Territory locals who are making a real difference to the community by acknowledging their extraordinary contributions to NT communities. The Statewide Super Heroes award is an ideal opportunity to celebrate everything that they do. There is still time to show your gratitude to a friend, work mate or family member who makes a valuable contribution to the Northern Territory community by performing admirable and extraordinary acts. Nominations are open until November 8 Winners in regional and metro areas will win $2000 in cash and $1000 to donate to a charity of their choice. Annual LGANT Member Survey As part of LGANT's program of ensuring we are meeting the expectations of member councils, LGANT conducts an annual member satisfaction survey. This survey is sent to Mayors/Presidents, nominated LGANT representatives and CEOs of all member councils. The information collected from this survey assists the LGANT Executive with its annual strategic planning conducted each February and will be presented at the first 2018 LGANT general meeting. We would appreciate it if you would spare some time to complete our survey which has been forwarded with an attached link. The closing date for responses is 31 December 2017. Contact LGANT on 89 44 9674 if there are further questions about any issues with this link. The media is a powerful tool but many organisations are not making the most of it. Councils can build a relationship with journalists, use social media and become comfortable during interviews if there is a desire to become more engaged and more confident when dealing with the media. With over 23 years’ experience as a multimedia journalist and media relations professional, Kirsty Nancarrow from Regional Media Training Queensland, is in a unique position to deliver customised, quality training and strategic advice. Kirsty is available for personalised sessions by appointment for those who are interested in developing an understanding of the following: Using social media Identifying your story Writing the perfect media release Crisis communications Interview practice Storytelling skills Kirsty also offers workshops ranging from half a day to two days and would be happy to assist your Council in future with specialised training for elected members and key staff. For an appointment or discussion contact Kirsty on 0400 130 634, or email [email protected] Beyond IQ training uses the latest neuroscience findings, with science-backed delivery techniques, to generate a sense of responsibility within participants. We create leaders and solve workplace problems by empowering participants. Beyond IQ develops a fully customised package for your organisation based on your unique requirements using training, coaching, and workplace facilitation. Allan Adams is the Founder-Director Beyond IQ. He has a background in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Government Investigations, and Neuro- leadership. He works with CEOs and Directors to improve organisational productivity. He is well respected within the West Australian Indigenous community as a facilitator of leadership development. His commitment is to facilitate new ways of thinking to create new ways of behaving. Contact [email protected] for more information on how to bring Allan to your council. ACCC’S NORTHERN AUSTRALIA INSURANCE INQUIRY Issues paper The ACCC has released an issues paper for their inquiry into residential building, contents and strata insurance in northern Australia. The inquiry will help to address concerns about insurance affordability, promote more informed and more competitive insurance markets and make a difference for consumers in northern Australia. In addition to the full issues paper, the ACCC have also developed a short version
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