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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.

Heads of Council Training

Explore what leadership requires on a daily basis and in a crisis.  Join fellow Heads of Council for a one-day training session exploring:

• Leadership styles
• Leading from influence rather than authority
• Situational management
• Effective Public speaking techniques
• Media relationship management
• Intergovernmental relations
• Networking

Heads of Council Forum

The Heads of Council Forum will be repeated with new, updated material. This Leadership Forum will provide for continuing dialogue amongst Heads of Council, and will include an update on current issues, including strategic financial topics.  The Forum will also allow for discussion amongst peers regarding problems, which are specific to their circumstances as heads of council.

Dates and Locations:

* Toronto sessions are prior to the ROMA/OGRA Conference
** August sessions are prior the AMO Annual Conference

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