Local Government Intensive (20 August 2010)
Location: Auckland
Organiser: New Zealand Law Society
Description:
From the Chair:
It is difficult to imagine a better time to hold this intensive.
We are in the midst of one of the most dramatic changes in New Zealand’s local government landscape – the creation of the Auckland Council. This is no mere amalgamation of existing local bodies. It is a grand experiment in local democracy and ways in which we plan and execute local initiatives. Its potential application to other regions in New Zealand is apparent. At the same time important changes to the reporting and governance obligations of local authorities are before Parliament, including benchmarking of performance across all councils. The sad saga of leaky homes and the huge financial burden this is putting on homeowners and local government lurches on. It has become a challenge of almost overwhelming proportions as the protagonists search for a better solution.
This intensive will cover all those issues as well as addressing other key legal developments in the sector. It will be an ideal opportunity for lawyers active in the local government space, in-house and external, to deepen their understanding of this increasingly dynamic area, its challenges and opportunities.
Carl Rowling, Auckland City Council
Fee (incl GST)
By 20 July
$565 – NZLS members and NZLS Associate members
$625 – Non-members
After 20 July
$615 – NZLS members and NZLS Associate members
$675 – Non-members
More information: http://www.lawyerseducation.co.nz/shop/Intensives/Local+Government+Intensive.html
