2005 Showcasing Local Government

On Thursday 6 and Friday 7 over 300 representatives from Councils across South Australia gathered at the LGA's Annual Conference in Adelaide.

This year's conference had a Showcasing Local Government theme, where delegates could find out about the innovative practices, projects and policies that Councils are continuously improving.

We have included synopses of all the presentations, and where possible (due to size limitations) the powerpoint presentations.

Program

The Showcase is an interactive experience which combines a concurrent speaking program and an exhibition of Council and sponsor displays.

PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM HAS CHANGED SINCE THE PRINTED BROCHURE WAS PRODUCED. THE AGM HAS NOW MOVED TO THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER.

SPEAKING PROGRAM

THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER

Thursday's Concurrent Sessions (choose one from each time slot)

FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER

7.30am - Awards Breakfast LGA MLS & WCS Scheme Winners - 2005 Conference - MLS WCS Awards  (147 kb)

9.00am - SA Strategic Plan Jeff Tryens, Executive Director, SA Strategic Plan Community Consultation 2005 Conference - Jeff Tryens  (132 kb)

9.30am - Achieving the Social Agenda through the State Government Monsignor David Cappo, Chairperson, Social Inclusion Unit

10.00am - ALGA President's Udate Cr Bill Mitchell, Vice President

10.30am - Morning Tea & Expo Viewing

Friday's Concurrent Sessions

EXPO

Councils from across the State (including other Local Government organisations) will exhibit their innovative practices and projects which have been implemented locally. This is an opportunity to visualise the projects you may have heard about during the speaking program, or to learn about new ones.

LGA CONFERENCE DINNER | Adelaide Convention Centre
Thursday 6 October, 7.00pm - 11.00pm | Cost: $100 per person
Dress: lounge suit/collar and tie
A highlight of the Conference is the dinner held on Thursday evening. Come along and enjoy a 3 course meal (with drinks included) and listen to live music from the Local Government band Crossroads.We also recognise
the contribution of long-standing Council Members, presenting 20 year service certificates during the formal part of the evening.

AWARDS BREAKFAST | Adelaide Convention Centre
Friday 7 October, 7.30am - 8.45am | Cost: $30 per person
Each year SA Councils are invited to nominate for a number of awards.  The LGA conference is a great time to acknowledge some of these winners. At Breakfast on Friday morning we will announce and showcase the
winning Councils in a range of Awards.

• Local Government Workers Compensation Occupational Health & Safety Best Practice Awards
• Local Government Mutual Liability Scheme Risk Management Awards
• 2005 Heart Foundation Kellogg Local Government Awards
  

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
LORD MAYOR'S REGIONAL MAYORS' FORUM (by invitation only)
Wednesday 5 October 2005, 2.00pm - 5.00pm | Adelaide Town Hall This annual forum hosted by Lord Mayor Michael Harbison gives Regional Mayors a vehicle to highlight issues of importance to regional communities, thus creating better understanding of issues between City and our regions.

LORD MAYOR'S REGIONAL MAYORS' RECEPTION (by invitation only)
Wednesday 5 October, 5.30-6.30pm | Adelaide Town Hall

AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION DINNER
Wednesday 5 October from 7pm | Adelaide Holiday Inn, Hindley Street
Kaele Way JP, ALGWA President, invites women with an interest in Local Government to attend a dinner on Wednesday night, the eve of the Conference.There is currently no South Australian Branch of the Association and there is increasing interest to form one. Come along to the dinner to discuss the formation of a branch and to find out more about how the Association can support you. There is a $55 registration fee which includes a 3 course meal and complimentary drinks on arrival, you will need to register via the ALGWA website - www.algwa.net.au/conference

Showcasing Local Government Sponsors

The LGA would like to acknowledge our sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

JOINT GOLD SPONSORS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The LGA is again providing you with an opportunity to gather together with your peers to find out about innovative things that are happening in Local Government in our own State.

The idea of Showcasing SA Councils was first raised in early 2001, with the first Showcase held later that year.

The format was again followed in 2003 to even greater success, and the feedback received from attendees has been very positive and supports the continuation of this biennial format to the LGA Conference.

In recent years Local Government has been the focus of much community debate - with Council rates decisions making front page headlines - the increased scrutiny around budget decisions; and two inquiries into the financial sustainability of the sector (Federal Government's Fair Share Report and the LGA's own independent inquiry).

The October event will be timely to consider how Councils are responding to these pressures, and these issues will be pivotal to the Showcase Program.

But like Councils' constant balancing act to manage their fiscal responsibilities with the community's social, environmental and economic needs, the program that the LGA is finalising for the Showcase will balance these big issues, with examples of day-to-day processes and practices that Councils use to keep communities functioning.

We will again have an exhibition of Council displays visually highlighting their projects and innovations.

Based on the feedback from the event in 2001 and the success of 2003,we will be encouraging Councils to send senior management and team leader staff as well as CEOs and Council Members. In addition we will be seeking to involve Members of Parliament, senior public servants and the media to increase their exposure to the diversity of Council activities.

I hope you will join with me in finding out about all the exciting things that are happening in our sector, things we and our communities often take for granted.

Cr John Legoe

President