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November 1... Mayor, President and CEO forum 2... LGANT General Meeting 3... Annual General Meeting A note from our President 7... 8... West Arnhem Regional Council The Mayors, Presidents and CEO forums 14... 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

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 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 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 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 for consumers, which is based on Chapter 3 of the full paper. Consumers can respond in writing or via an online questionnaire (the questions are the same). Responses to the issues paper are due by 21 December 2017. Further information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference, visit www.accc.gov.au/insurance.

Public forums The ACCC will also soon be holding public forums across northern Australia .The forums are a chance to hear directly from the community. All interested parties are invited to attend and there is no need to pre-register. Location Date (2017) Venue and time Darwin Wednesday 22 November Oaks Elan Darwin, 5:30pm Alice Springs Thursday 23 November Aurora Alice Springs, 5:30pm

How you can contribute There are a number of ways you can contribute:

 Provide a response to the issues paper from your organisation  If you have clients and/or staff who live in northern Australia, ask them to make a submission or respond to the online questionnaire as local consumers themselves  Spread the word to other interested organisations and local communities  promote the public forums if you have a local presence

For further information please contact Allison at [email protected]

Scholarships for women in the education sector

Nominations are now open for $8,000 scholarships for women working in the Education Sector to support the 2017 semester 2 intake of the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP), Australia’s premier executive women’s development program.

The ALP is purpose designed to stretch experienced leaders far beyond their comfort zone. Attended by women at the top of their organisations and industries, the program creates unrivalled business connections and career defining opportunities.

Participants who complete the ALP can gain 12 credit points towards a Master of Leadership, subject to Monash University admission requirements. The credit arrangement is valid for up to five years from completion of the program.

Annual intakes are limited and the scholarships cover approximately 40% of the total enrolment fee.

You can nominate yourself or a colleague for the scholarship. Simply send your details (name, position, state and phone number), or those of the colleague you are nominating to name, to [email protected]. For more information call 1300 735 904.

NT Young Achiever Awards are open! Do you know a young Territorian who deserves to be recognised? Nominate them for an award now.

The Young Achiever Awards are designed to acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of young Territorians (aged up to and including 29 years old by the end of the year).

Award categories include:

 ConocoPhillips Environment Award  Genesee & Wyoming Australia Indigenous Achievement Award  Minister for Territory Families Excellence in Youth Leadership Award  NT Government Small Business Achievement Award  Charles Darwin University Arts Award  Somerville Community Service Award  PTTEP Australasia Health and Wellbeing Award  Zip Print Sport Award  NT Government Young Carers Award  NT Government Young Aboriginal Educator Award  The Coffee Club Fashion Award  Glencore McArthur River Mining Regional and Rural Initiative Award.

Each category winner will receive $2,000 from TIO and a magnificent trophy.

The Awards are free to enter. Nominations close 6 December 2017. To nominate some, click here to get started. If you need help completing the application, simply provide some basic details to the awards team and they will contact the nominee. For more information, visit the website.

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