General Manager and Director Forum

Welcome and Introduction
Stewart Todd, President, Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW
Vicki Mayo, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW

The Art of Future Thinking
 Simon Waller, Futurist, Speaker and Business Advisor, Simon Waller Live

Futurists are adept at thinking through uncertainty and helping people finding better answers to their big problems. However, in an era defined by unpredictability and rapid change, organisations are finding the ability to think through uncertainty is increasingly a skill every decision-maker needs to develop.

With nearly two decades of work as a futurist, Simon will take you through the tools and techniques that he and other futurists use to create, explore, and engage others in their visions for the future. In this super practical session, he will show you how with the right mindset and a clear process we can all think like futurists. By doing so, we can identify emerging trends, uncover risks, discover new opportunities, and ultimately, find better answers to our more pressing problems.

Annual General Meeting

Performance Management Frameworks
Andrew Carfield, General Manager, Camden Council
Gareth Broadrick, Director – Head of Local Government, Capstone
Kath Roach, Managing Director, SINC Solutions Pty Ltd
Mike Archer, Chief Executive Officer, Shellharbour City Council

The Office of Local Government guidelines on the appointment and oversight of General Managers stipulate that all members of a General Manager's performance review panel (led by the Mayor) are required to undergo some form of training on performance management. But how many panels ever really receive that training? Do Mayors even receive adequate training and support?

In this session we will hear from Andrew Carfield, General Manager, Camden Council about the new performance management structure they are implementing and how it links the whole organisation. We will then open the discussion to hear how other councils are currently conducting general manager performance reviews and how the Mayor and review panel are supported through the process.

Lunch

Safework Practices | Obligations to Provide a Safe Work Environment
Clare Kerley, Special Counsel, Hall & Wilcox

Amidst the recent issuance of Provisional Improvement Notices by SafeWork NSW, a pivotal discussion emerges, encompassing vital implications for leaders across the board. Clare Kerley from Hall & Wilcox, will join us and contribute her expertise to the discussion and guide us through choices at the disposal of General Managers navigating this landscape. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain invaluable insights and proactive strategies in addressing these challenges head-on.

Operation Keppel and Local Decision Making
Lewis Rangott, Executive Director Corruption Prevention, NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption 

Attracting and Retaining our Workforce for Tomorrow

Attracting and retaining the best people in a competitive market where employees have choices is a challenge.

In this session, our senior leaders will work with emerging leaders to unpack and assess the challenges to retention and collaborate on a plan to attract amazing talent.  The workshop will use the wealth of experience from senior leaders and combine the knowledge and interests of an emerging leader to plan for the shift in our employee demographic to ensure we effectively attract and retain.

Annual Black Tie Dinner

Minister Hoenig, Minister for Local Government
Minister Ron Hoenig, MP, Minister for Local Government

The minister has graciously acknowledged the invitation and is looking forward to engaging in an open discussion with the delegates regarding Local Government matters.

Affordable Housing and Housing Reforms

We are pleased to announce that The Hon. Paul Scully, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, has graciously accepted our invitation to attend the upcoming General Meeting. During the event, Minister Scully will address the attendees, shedding light on the NSW Government's unwavering dedication to the National Housing Accord. This is a golden opportunity for all of us to gain valuable insights into the government's vision, strategies, and initiatives aimed at addressing housing challenges and fostering sustainable communities.

Discussion | Round Table

• Senior Staff Contracts
• Advocacy including ESL
• Financial Model for Local Government