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Workshop:
Ready to Lead: Tools for Newly Elected Mayors and First Selectmen
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007
Four Points Sheraton, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Additional "READY TO LEAD...Workshops for Newly Elected Local Officials " being held; look here for more info
DESCRIPTION
Now that you are the CEO of a
Connecticut town or city,
you have little time to get up-to-speed on all the issues that affect your
municipality, let alone learn how to most effectively manage a multimillion
dollar operation while under the heat of the public spotlight.
Fortunately, CCM has a proven educational program designed specifically
for new mayors and first selectman, which will help you hit the
ground running as you take office.
READY TO LEAD:
Tools for Newly Elected Mayors and First Selectmen
This vital workshop gives you the straight facts on what you need to
effectively lead and govern. Learn from local government experts and
experienced mayors and first selectmen about:
- Legal requirements for governing
- Fiscal management
- Labor relations
- Keys to effective meetings
- How to get a budget passed
- Communications with the public
& press
Plus much more!
PROGRAM
You're a CEO, Now What?
- Background in local government —
municipal powers
- Roles and responsibilities
- Leadership: skills and attributes for
the local government CEO
- Goal setting/policy development
- Intergovernmental Relations
Rules to Govern By
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Ethics
- Parliamentary procedures
- Effective meetings
Budgeting and Financial
Management
- The executive's role in budget
preparation
- Selling the budget to the governing
body
- Preparing for contingencies —
budget busters
- Stretching municipal dollars —
state and federal funds
Cost of Risk in the Municipal
Environment
- Understanding Municipal Liability
- Risk Management
Labor and Personnel Issues
- Putting together your management
team
- Labor-management relations
Communication, Information
and Advocacy
- Getting your message out
- Effective communication with
the public
- Tips for dealing with the press
- Information resources —
Getting the facts
- Information Service
- Legislative Action Center
- State and federal issues affecting
municipalities
Post-workshop networking
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Here's what past attendees have said about our
Newly Elected Workshops
"Great speakers — covered tremendous amount of information.
Good for acquainting us with the vast quantity of information necessary for an elected official.
Should be a "must attend" for all newly elected."
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Attendees receive a customized CCM analysis
of state aid to your town or city.
Register for this absolutely No-Cost Workshop
today!
WHERE
Four Points Sheraton
275 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT
COST per attendee
This workshop is provided as a free service of CCM and is open to all newly elected mayors and first selectmen in Connecticut.
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For more information, or to register, call the CCM Training hotlines at (203) 498-3018 at any time or call (203) 498-3000 during business hours.
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DIRECTIONS
From Hartford (I-91):
Take I-91 South to Exit 17 (East Main Street.) At the end of the exit, take a left
onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research
Parkway. The Four Points by Sheraton will be 1/4 mile on the right.
From Hartford (Rt. 15):
Take Rt. 15 South (Merritt Parkway) to Exit 67W. At the end of the exit, take a
left onto East Main Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research
Parkway. The Four Points by Sheraton will be 1/4 mile on the right.
From New Haven (I-91):
Take I-91 North to Exit 16. At the end of the exit, take a right onto East Main
Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Four
Points by Sheraton will be 1/4 mile on the right.
From New Haven (Rt. 15):
Take Rt.15 North to Exit 67. At the end of the exit, take a right onto East Main
Street. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto Research Parkway. The Four
Points by Sheraton will be 1/4 mile on the right.
From Waterbury:
Take I-84 East to Exit 27 onto I-691 East. Follow I-691 to Exit 10 (I-91/Rt 15
South Exit). Stay in right hand lane and get off first exit, 67W (East Main Street
Exit.) Take a left at the end of ramp. At the fourth stop light, take a right onto
Research Parkway. The Four Points by Sheraton will be 1/4 mile on the right.
From Middletown:
Take Rt. 66 to Exit 13 (East Main Street.) Follow straight through to second
light. Take a left onto Research Parkway. Follow to stop sign, go straight. The
Four Points by Sheraton will be on the right hand side.
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