Unsolicited Bids and Major Projects Governance Masterclass
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Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)
Target Audience
Governance Officers, Property Officers & Planning Officers and Managers
Overview
Councils are passionate about strengthening their communities and supporting projects that will do this. Councils are increasingly seeking out opportunities to fund major projects in their areas and being approached by the private sector with proposals for new and expanded business opportunities for their areas.This master class has developed to provide Council officers and managers with the tools they need to be forward thinking and ready to respond to opportunities as they present, whilst also being mindful of, and complying with, all legislative responsibilities.
Key Learnings
This master class will examine a board range of matters relating to good governance of unsolicited bids and major project management – from the initial proposal stage through to sign off. This includes:- Due diligence: knowing what and who you are dealing with.
- Unsolicited bids and section 49 policies: how to invite opportunities whilst also balancing transparency and accountability requirements.
- Community land management plans: how to use these to your advantage whilst complying with legislative requirements.
- Disposal of assets: legislative requirements and timing considerations.
- Report writing: getting it right, the first time.
- Delegations: when and how they can be used.
- Better document negotiation and drafting: tips and traps.
- Special meetings: when and how to use them to meet project deadlines.
- Dealing with external agencies: when and how to get them involved.
- Confidentiality orders: when and how to use them.
- Section 270 reviews: what to do when a review is sought.
- Informal consultation and gatherings: when and how to use them and what the new legislative requirements require.
- Funding agreements: tips and traps..
Facilitator
Felice D’Agostino, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse LawyersFelice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations.
Mabel Tam, Principal - Property, Infrastructure & Commercial – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Mabel is a commercial and property lawyer specialising in local government major projects. With expertise across a diverse spectrum of areas, Mabel is best placed to assist Councils with strategic, commercial and property advice. With a passion for local government and extensive experience presenting to councils, Mabel is a trusted adviser for metropolitan and regional councils.
The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.
Additional Information
What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an ‘In-house eQuote’.
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
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