Effective Governance Workshops
Unlock the Keys to Responsible Municipal Leadership
There is a lot to know when serving as a municipal elected official, and it is important to have a grasp of the basics as you serve your term. This essential training is designed for both new and seasoned municipal leaders looking to sharpen their skills and elevate their community leadership.
CML's Effective Governance Workshops (at CML, on-the-road, or on demand) cover the critical elements of effective governance, providing practical insights you can immediately apply to your role.
Effective Governance Workshop at CML
The Effective Governance workshop in Denver is happening in-person at CML on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
TIME | SESSION OVERVIEW |
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration and continental breakfast Arrive, chat with other attendees, and settle in to learn |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome to Effective Governance Workshop Wynetta Massey, CML Executive Board president and City of Colorado Springs city attorney |
| 9:05-9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Your Role as a Municipal Leader |
| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Ethics, Liability, and Conflicts of Interest Nick Cotton-Baez, CIRSA associate general counsel Presentation Materials |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Media Relations: Dealing with the Media and Getting Your Message Out Todd Barnes, City of Thornton communications director Presentation Materials |
| 11-11:25 a.m. | Break |
| 11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m. | Open Meetings Robert Sheesley, CML general counsel Presentation Materials |
| 12:10-12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45-1:30 p.m. | Best Practices in Advocacy Heather Stauffer, CML legislative advocacy manager Presentation Materials |
| 1:30-1:40 p.m. | Break |
| 1:40-2:25 p.m. | Civility Starts Here Denise White, CML engagement and communications manager Presentation Materials |
| 2:25-2:35 p.m. | Break |
| 2:35-3:20 p.m. | Public Engagement Doug Linkhart, National Civic League president Presentation Materials |
| 3:20-4:05 p.m. | Small Group Discussion: Putting Learning into Practice Reflect on key takeaways and collaborate on actionable steps to bring new governance skills back to your municipality. Presentation Materials |
| 4:05-4:30 p.m. | Wrap-up |
Effective Governance On-the-Road
These workshops bring a four-hour version of the classic training to communities around our state. Topics presented include staff-council relations; ethics, liability, and conflicts of interest; media relations and social media; and civility and grass roots advocacy in local government. Each session will feature a lunch panel discussion, fostering peer interaction and shared learning. Participants will also receive a link to a recording of the 2024 CML Annual Conference session on Budgeting for Municipalities 101.
In August 2024, Effective Governance On-the-Road hosted workshops in Glenwood Springs and Durango; watch for additional locations and dates later this year and in 2025.
New dates added:
- December 5, 2024 | Sterling, Colorado | Register today!