Local Government Conference 2009

7 - 8 August
Barossa Valley Novotel

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government Conference 2009, formerly known as the Residential Seminar, is without a doubt the most valuable conference on the local government calendar of events.

The conference covers a wide range of topics pertinent to the local government sector. Whether you work in the area of planning, governance, property and assets, environment or human resources this conference contains something that will be of interest and relevance to you.

Consider it your one-stop-shop for information on the most important issues facing local government today.

For more information on the Norman Waterhouse Local Government Conference 2009, including paper overviews and program schedule please click here.

Venue & Accommodation

This year's conference is taking place on 7 & 8 August at the Barossa Valley Novotel.

Should you require accommodation, Norman Waterhouse recommends that you make a direct booking with Barossa Novotel. For more information, please contact the hotel's reservation desk on 08 8524 0000.

Pricing

Full Conference: $595

Half Day: $300

Single Session: $150

Conference Dinner: $120

We will offer a 10% discount on second and subsequent registrations from each organisation.

* Prices listed above do not include accommodation. If you require accommodation please make a direct booking with the Barossa Novotel on 08 8524 0000.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the conference. Registration fees on cancellations made after this point will not be refunded.

If you have booked accommodation, you must contact the hotel to cancel your booking. You may be liable for hotel cancellation fees.

Registration & Payment

There are four registration packages available:

Full Conference::

$595 (includes seven sessions, lunch and dinner)

Half Day:

$300 (includes three sessions, and lunch or dinner)

Single Session:

$150

Conference Dinner:

$120

* The prices listed above do not include accommodation. If you require accommodation please make a direct booking with the Barossa Novotel on 08 8524 0000.

To register, please fill out the online form below.

You will receive an invoice within 7 working days of registering to attend the event. All invoices must be paid in full before Thursday, 6 August 2009.

Contact

For more information on the Local Government Conference 2009, please contact:

Emer Craig
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 08 8217 1338
E: ecraig@normans.com.au

 

 

Local Government Conference 2009 Online Registration

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Conference Package Options (accommodation not included)


Includes seven sessions, lunch and dinner
$595 inclusive of GST


Includes three sessions and lunch or dinner
$300 inclusive of GST


$150 inclusive of GST


$120 inclusive of GST

Sessions

Please make your selections below:

Stream A

This stream will be of interest to those working in the areas of planning and environment.

Stream B

This stream will be of interest to those working in the areas of property and assets, governance, regulatory services and human resources.

Friday 7th August

9.30 - 10.25am  

Legislative & ERD Court Update
Marc Duncan and Claire Ryan

Managing Your Assets
Mabel Tam

10.25 - 11.20am  

Property Law Basics for
Planners
James McEwen and Rebecca McAulay

Governance and Accountability
in Local Government: The Journey So Far;
The Road Ahead

George Karzis and Felice D’Agostino

11.45am - 12.40pm  

Climate Change: Voluntary
Emissions Reporting and Offsets - Issues for Local Government

Paul Leadbeter

Public Officer Duties, Conduct
and Practice
Paul Kelly, Kate Oliver and guest
presenter Rocky Warren, Senior
Compliance Officer, Mid
Murray Council

12.40 - 1.35pm  

Planning Case Law Update
Gavin Leydon and David Billington

A Guide to the Brave New World: Recent amendments to the State and Federal industrial
relations systems and how these changes impact on Local Government

Sathish Dasan and Amanda Green

2.35 - 3.30pm  

Planning Case Law Update continued...
Gavin Leydon and David Billington

Probity: What, when, and most
importantly why?

Mary-Alice Paton

3.30 - 4.30pm

Moving with the Times: Driving Councils’ Procurement Dollar Further
Sean Keenihan and Philip Adams

Saturday 8th August

9.30 - 10.30am

Workshop

Complaint Handling and Dealing with Persistent Complainants
Sathish Dasan and George Karzis

 

Catering

Lunch

Dinner

 


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