Spring Conference Agenda Information

April 4, 5 and 6, 2001

White Point Beach Resort, Queens County, NS

The Executive has been working diligently over the winter months and are pleased to provide the members with what we feel is an exciting and educational spring conference. The two and a half day sessions are going to be jammed full of great information. This will provide the membership with an opportunity to have some hands on workshops, along with traditional discussion and answer sessions. The presenters are keen and are looking forward to joining us at White Point. So, review the agenda items and book your accommodations early, as this is going to be one of the great ones! We look forward to seeing you in the spring, at White Point.

Presenter

• Kathy Brown
• Human Resources, Training and Development Consultant
• Halifax Regional Municipality

This one day session will provide Development Officers an opportunity to reinforce their communication and decision making skills through a series of interactive, focused but enjoyable group processes and discussions. A readiness to share in open discussion and help build skills are all that is required.

This session will focus on leadership skills in:

• Communication self assessment
• Consultation methods and decision making processes for Development Officers
• Dealing with conflict and difficult people

9:00am - 12:00pm
The Dacum Chart

Presenter

• Robert (Bob) Adams
• Facilitator
• Karen Dempsey

The session is designed to update the chart and emphasis more on developing ability to perform. The intention of this session is to better determine what skills our members need in order to become Certified Development Officers. It is very important for the membership to attend this session.

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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Annual General Meeting - Lunch will be served

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1:30pm - 3:00pm

Catherine S. Walker, Q.C. of Walker & Associates will provide an overview and interpretation of the proposed Planning Legislation.

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Presenter
• David Smith
• Service NS and Municipal Relations

Dave will be providing a presentation on recent changes in the Municipal Government Act and the Marshland Conservation Act.

Staff from Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations and the Justice Department will provide a presentation on interpretations (i.e. partial repeals) of the Municipal Government Act. When the presentation is completed there will be a question period for the presenters and a general discussion.

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EACH DAY THERE WILL BE TWO FIFTEEN MINUTE COFFEE BREAKS

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