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Notice of Annual General Meeting

Sunday 26th May 2013, 5.15pm
The LGMA NSW Local Government Finance Professionals will hold their Annual General Meeting on the first day of the conference.

About LG Finance: Local Government Finance Professionals Conference

Now in its 13th year the LG Finance event continues to be the preferred conference of choice for local government sector finance professionals.

The aims and objectives of this conference include: 

  • Developing the skills of finance professionals
  • Developing and sharing best practice between councils and capacity building
  • Building, promoting and fostering professional networking between finance professionals
  • Raising awareness of the tools available to help councils in their short and long term planning process and operations
  • Identifying and discussing trends in the local government sector
  • Encouraging local government finance professionals to participate LGMA NSW member networks
  • Ensuring the conference is a memorable experience for all who attend

This year’s conference will focus on the current issues confronting local government in New South Wales, including:

  • Financial and organisational wellbeing
  • Preparing for change
  • Taking a regional approach

    • Over two and a half days, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders through keynote plenary sessions and panel discussions, participate in discussions tailored to specific topics and to share their knowledge and techniques through group work and networking opportunities.

      Who Should Attend

      Finance Practitioners
      Finance Managers
      General Managers
      Anyone involved with finance 

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      LGMA NSW would like to thank our sponsors for their support.


      		                                                                                                     
      Principal Sponsor Gold Sponsors
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      Sponsorship opportunities are still available, download the prospectus below for more information.
      SPONSORSHIP


      Your organisation will have a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to the finance professionals from within the local government sector.

      What sponsors and exhibitors can expect

      • Significant brand exposure to the local government sector
      • Affiliation with a credible and reputable association
      • Excellent networking potential with delegates, speakers and exhibitors
      • Face-to-face contact with clients
      • Generate new leads, develop your brand or launch a new product via our exhibition layout purposely designed to enhance networking and information sharing

      PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

      Through the looking glass
      Jonathon Pain will give us a sneak peek through the looking glass as we consider the current state of the economy and what we can expect over the next 12 months. Jonathan believes that after five years of economic healing, the global economy is set for stronger growth in 2013, and beyond. The great majority of the world’s population of 7 billion people can look forward to better times ahead and Australia is particularly well placed to benefit, given its geology, geography and stability.

      Pieces of the Puzzle
      The Division of Local Government is working on the Destination 2036 action plan, the Independent Local Government Review Panel is considering ways to strengthen the effectiveness of local government in NSW and the Local Government Act Review Taskforce have been charged with developing new, modern legislation that meets the current and future needs of the community, local government and the local government sector. So how does all this work together? These three presentations will provide an opportunity for discussion with key industry representatives who are tasked with various pieces of the puzzle across the sector, and will help us understand the key differences and alignments between the three forces.

      Playing Above the Line
      Gallup Global Survey (2011) estimates that Australia suffers a massive $32bn annual loss in productivity through disengaged employees. And lack of engagement means lack of retention, costing you even more. Today’s successful organisation demands a healthy workplace environment, which for many of us means upskilling in right brained activities we may have called soft in the past. We will introduce 6 key areas for creating healthy organisational culture and leave you with practical ideas for quick wins in your workplace as well as foster ideas for longer term.

      DLG Code of Accounting
      The Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting prescribes the form of the financial statements and is intended to facilitate the practical and effective implementation of all Australian Accounting Standards. In this session the DLG will update delegates on any issues of relevance to the 2012/13 Financial Reports.
       VENUE

      The LGMA NSW Local Government Finance Professionals Conference is being held in the Southee Centre at Sydney Showgrounds.

      Southee Centre, Sydney Showgrounds
      1 Showgrounds Road
      Sydney Olympic Park
      NSW 2127

      GettingThere
      Sydney Olympic Park is easily accessible from all points.

      Train
      Sydney Olympic Park Train Station is located a short walk from the Southee Centre. Services from Lidcombe Station depart every 10 minutes. Lidcombe Station is alocated on the Bankstown, Inner West, South, North Shore and Western and Blue Mountain lines.

      Bus
      Regular services to/from Burwood, Parramatta and LIdcombe, including two new services from Chatswood and Hurstville (weekdays only).

      Ferry
      Sydney Ferries operates daily between Circular Quay and Parramatta stopping at Sydney Olympic Park Ferry wharf with a connecting bus service into the park.

      Parking
      Parking is easy with over 10,000 car spaces available, conveniently located in close proximity to Sydney Showground. Casual parking is $4.00 per hour to a maximum of $20.00 per day.

      DICK CAHILL MEMORIAL AWARD

      Dick Cahill was a well known local government finance professional who contributed so much to his profession, spanning over 35 years. Dick was still working for Camden Council and had only just announced that he was retiring from local government before his sudden death in October 2001, and his loss was felt by many. His name will be treasured for a long time to come.

      Submissions are invited from up and coming finance professionals working within NSW local government to receive the Dick Cahill Memorial Award.

      Conference Scholarship

      The Dick Cahill Memorial Award Scholarship encourages the ongoing development and training of up and coming finance professional staff within NSW local government, and the opportunity to participate in the local government sector as a member of LGMA NSW. The Dick Cahill Memorial Award Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary conference registration to attend the LGMA NSW LG Finance conference, accommodation and an individual membership to LGMA NSW effective until June 2014. The total scholarship package is valued at over $1500.00.

      The Dick Cahill Memorial Award Scholarship is open to all local government employees

      • Who are under 30 years of age at the time of application
      • You do not need to be a member of LGMA NSW to apply for this scholarship

       

      Note: The Dick Cahill Memorial Award Scholarship is restricted to two applicants per council. A maximum of ten scholarships will be awarded.

      Application

      The Dick Cahill Memorial Award Scholarship applications must include the following: 

      • Completed award submission, outlining in 200 words or less, what you value most about the local government sector, why you should be awarded this scholarship and what you hope to get out of this conference and LGMA NSW membership.
      • Full CV for the applicant
      • Supporting reference from your general manager recommending your application for scholarship

       

      Full scholarship terms and conditions are outlined on our website and should be referred to prior to making a submission.

      Submissions should be emailed to events@lgmansw.com.au, to be received by 30 April 2013.