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Annual Conference 2009

Transforming Public Services (TPS) – The Role of the Director


Programme Day 1

Thursday, 24th September

9.30 Registration with Tea and Coffee
10.15 Welcome and Introduction to Conference
Ms. Katherine Walshe, Chairperson, LDGA
SESSION 1:
Chaired by Ms. Martina Moloney
County Manager, Galway County Council
10.30 Presentation 1:
Ms. Geraldine Tallon, Secretary General, Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government.
TPS – The DEHLG’s perspective in terms of the Local Government Sector: value for money; measuring and managing performance of people and organisations; engaging and empowering citizens and; efficient use of ICT and shared services.
11.15 Questions and Answers
11.30 Tea/Coffee and Networking Break
SESSION 2:
Chaired by Mr. Pat Gallagher,
County Manager, Offaly County Council
11.45 Presentation 2:
Ms. Lena Langlet, SALAR
TPS - A Swedish local government perspective of their Transformation Programme.
12.15 Questions and Answers
12.30 Lunch

SESSION 3:

Chaired by Mr. Eddie Sheehy,
County Manager, Wicklow County Council and Chair of CCMA

2.00 Presentation 3:
Mr. Conn Murray, County Manager, Louth County Council
TPS – A Manager’s perspective in terms of the Local Government Sector providing greater value for money, and a range of measures ultimately delivering more efficient and effective services.

2.40 Questions and Answers
2.50 Presentation 4:
Councillor Denis Landy, South Tipperary County Council
TPS – An Elected Member’s perspective in terms of engaging with the citizen, and honouring promises and commitments to the Public.
3.20 Questions and Answers
3.30 Tea and Coffee
3.45 Presentation 5:
Mr. Frank Kelly, Head of Human Resources, Dublin City Council
TPS – The HR challenges facing Local Authorities in the current environment.

4.00 Workshops (based on CCMA sub-committee
structure) – Choose one of six group exercises
to stimulate discussion on:

TPS - The challenges that lie ahead for Directors in:
A. Finance
B. Housing
C. Community, Social and Economic Development
D. Land Use and Transportation (incl. H&S)
E. Environment
F. Water
4.45 Workshops Feedback and Key Takeaways
5.15 Conference Close
8.00 Evening Dinner
(Formal dress; Black Tie is not required)

 


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