> Municipal Councillor Training

“For those of us first timers these sessions provide a light in a tunnel of fog.
Thank you so much for making it possible."

About the Facilitators:

Fred Dean is a municipal solicitor who acts exclusively for municipalities and municipal associations in Ontario.  He is also the chair of the Question Box panel at the ROMA/Ontario Good Roads Conference each February.  Fred is the former City Solicitor for Sudbury.  He now serves local government by giving advice to municipal officials across Ontario.

Nigel Bellchamber is a private consultant who has provincial ministries, municipalities, special purpose bodies and municipal associations as his clientele.  Nigel’s municipal experience includes CAO positions in both Huron and Middlesex Counties and his last municipal position was as Commissioner of Finance and Administration, and City Treasurer for the City of London.  He is a frequent presenter at municipal conferences and workshops and currently serves as the part time General Manager for the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association.

Designed by Municipal Official for Municipal Officials, these sessions focus on the pertinent skills and information you need to fulfill your role as part of the municipal corporate team. This program provides a foundation for making informed decisions.

Getting Started: Knowledge every Council Member and Staff must know to formulate an informed opinion and participate fully in the local government process. Topics include: Council and Councillor Conduct; The Municipal Act; Ethics; Roles and Responsibilities; Freedom of Information and Conflict of Interest.

Dates and locations for this session have been provided below. Full details including topics will be posted to our website shortly.

Dates and Locations:

All sessions will be full-day sessions (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) with registration at 8:00 am and lunch provided.

Registration will be available shortly.