By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify common financial risks and vulnerabilities in your municipality
• Implement effective controls and safeguards to prevent and detect fraud, errors, and irregularities
• Monitor and report on financial activities and performance using appropriate tools and methods
• Comply with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards related to financial management

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Plan and prepare for meetings using best practices and techniques
• Create clear and concise agendas and minutes that capture the purpose, outcomes, and actions of meetings
• Facilitate and participate in meetings in a professional and respectful manner
• Follow up on meetings and ensure accountability and follow-through of action items

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Understand the subdivision and land development process and the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders
• Apply the relevant codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards that govern subdivision and land development in your municipality
• Review and process subdivision and land development applications and plans using appropriate criteria and procedures
• Communicate and coordinate with applicants, developers, engineers, planners, inspectors, and other parties involved in subdivision and land development projects

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the types, purposes, and audiences of various reports and documents that are required or requested in your municipality
• Collect, organize, analyze, and present data and information using appropriate tools and methods
• Write clear, concise, accurate, and professional reports and documents that meet the needs and expectations of your readers
• Manage, store, retrieve, and dispose of reports and documents in a secure and efficient manner

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Recognize the importance and benefits of collaboration between your municipality and fire/EMS services
• Understand the roles, responsibilities, challenges, and needs of fire/EMS services in your municipality
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with fire/EMS services and other stakeholders on various issues and projects
• Support fire/EMS services in their operations, planning, budgeting, training, safety, compliance, etc.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles and practices of human resource management in your municipality
• Apply the relevant laws, policies, procedures, and standards that govern HR issues such as hiring, firing, performance evaluation, compensation, benefits, etc.
• Handle HR issues such as grievances, complaints, conflicts, disciplinary actions, etc. in a fair and respectful manner
• Motivate, develop, support, and retain your staff using effective strategies and techniques