Council Orientation Program

This self-paced program is designed to help newly elected council members establish a strong foundation for effective leadership. Through a series of five courses, new council members will gain a better sense of how local government works and the role they play to build better communities for their constituents. Led by George Cuff, a former mayor and Canada-wide expert on governance and public sector organizations, this program features insights from experts like Kevin Duggan, Jason Grant, and Michael Overton, and the tools that new elected officials need to navigate the challenges of public office with confidence. These online courses run approximately three hours each and may be stopped and started at any time. Participants have six months to complete the program. Courses include:  Introduction to Council-Manager Form of Government: This course will cover the form and structure of local government and provide helpful advice for those transitioning into their roles as elected offici