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The newly elected officials have been invited to their inaugural introduction to the role in local government in a two-evening orientation session hosted by Esquimalt township next week.
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On Monday (Nov. 28), North Saanich-based local government advisor, Gordon McIntosh, will explore topics on governance, roles and responsibilities of mayors, councillors and staff, as well as strategy, policy and services.
That overview will help ground councils in the fundamental role of local government. McIntosh, who heads the North Saanich-based Local Government Leadership Institute, will give his students a scorecard so they can easily assess their decision making, financial accountability, intergovernmental relations and communications with staff during their term.
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On Wednesday (Nov. 30), Lower Mainland parliamentarian Eli Mina, will speak on meetings, rules and effective decision making, covering topics such as council interactions with the public and the rules of order during meetings.
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