You're invited to a breakfast seminar on transforming local government services

This is an opportunity to get right up to speed on digital transformation, why it's important, and why today's residents expect better stakeholder engagement from their Council.

Local Government experts will share their vision for empowering digital government and provide valuable insights, examples and techniques on how to achieve it. We're thrilled that Jane Howard, ICT Operations Manager, Penrith City Council will join us to share her vision for digital government services and the transformation project she's leading at Penrith.

You'll come away with a complete understanding of how you can progress your digital transformation. And how the Microsoft technologies you already use can be used to integrate Council systems - from rating to permits and DAs - and provide smart digital services that are accessible on a smartphone, online or in person.

Register here for the following events in;

• Perth 6 March 2018
• Sydney 8 March 2018

2018 Australian Coastal Councils Conference

The Australian Coastal Councils Conference is a not to be missed annual event for coastal planners, decision-makers and agencies involved in coastal planning and management. This year it is being held at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre from 21 to 23 March 2018. Conference topics include:

• Research identifies a new climate hazard - Extreme coastal erosion is intensified by storm wave direction
• The positive contribution planning can make to prepare coastal communities for change in the 21st century
• The importance of character and sense of place to coastal residents and
• The new Great Ocean Road Taskforce prepares to boost investment in the local coastal economy.

There is also a Pre-Conference Forum on Tuesday 20 March to examine planning responses to issues associated with the growth in listings on short-term rental accommodation platforms, such as Airbnb and Stayz, in coastal areas.

For more information - Click here

Minimising Corruption, Fraud and Misconduct

There is an increasing spotlight on councils after several high profile incidents of corruption, fraud and misconduct. With councils overlooking a wide range of portfolios and responsibilities within the community, it can be difficult to find time, resources and processes to identify and minimise the impact of such behaviour.

Don't wait for the next incident to be at your council. The Minimising Corruption, Fraud & Misconduct conference to be held in Sydney in May will support your council to engage staff and leadership, develop prevention and detection strategies, and learn from councils who have experienced critical corruption incidents.

Topics to be explored

• Trends in corruption, fraud and misconduct in local government
• Changes to the Model Code of Conduct to improve misconduct management and governance
• Outcomes from a NSW survey into local government fraud control
• Strategies to gain leadership buy in and build an ethical workplace culture
• Lessons learned and recommendations from progressive councils

Who will attend?

Directors, Managers, Coordinator and Public Officers with responsibilities for:

• Fraud, Misconduct & Corruption
• Governance
• Risk
• Internal Audit
• Ethics
• Assurance
• Compliance

Register now to secure early bird rates!

For more information, visit the website or contact us at customercare@criterionconferences.com. 

AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE 23-27 March 2018
Design with Nature: Reconnecting People and Place

Melbourne Convention Centre, South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria
 

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (ENDS 30 NOV 2017)

Our March Conference provides unparalleled insights into global trends in landscape design, urban development, renewal and horticultural practices. Outstanding international and local presenters feature: the Grande Dame of landscape architecture Kathryn Gustafson; world experts on perennial style plantings, Cassian Schmidt and Noel Kingsbury; much loved Australian ex-pat Bernard Trainor (now California) plus talented Spanish designer Miguel Urquijo with designs for Mediterranean climates. Chelsea Flower Show star, Andy Sturgeon and inspirational local designers Kate Cullity and Sam Cox complete a truly amazing line-up!

Take part in the 14 speaker presentations (24/25 Mar) and network with 650 delegates from across Australia and NZ who make the most of this wonderful opportunity to experience the world’s best in landscape design.  Events include the Garden Tour (23 Mar), Speakers Dinner in the Great Hall during MIFGS (including a special Show Garden Tour) (24 Mar) and 21 Practical Workshops (26/27 Mar). Contact: jennywade@bigpond.com Mb. 0409 000 089