Live webinars
Master Robert's Rules with our entertaining live webinars!
Live webinars are held at 10:00 am Pacific time on Thursdays.
They are one hour in length unless otherwise listed.
Registration closes at midnight Pacific time the Wednesday before.
September 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes and Role of the Clerk
GOAL: to empower you to process minutes brilliantly and serve your board with confidence
Clerks can face challenging situations at meetings. This workshop describes the different roles of the clerk, the correct way to process minutes, key items of parliamentary procedure, and language to use when speaking up. Gain the confidence and the tools to serve your board effectively. We will not address the process of listening to and recording what is said. Includes extensive reference materials and recording. IIMC credit available. Space is limited.
October 14, 2021 Great Planning Commission Meetings
GOAL: To equip you to participate in effective planning commission meetings
Planning commissions are a vital part of community functioning. Economics and emotions are all mixed up in the issues they consider. How can you balance community needs and member views? Review 9 planning commission pitfalls and acquire tips and tools for great meetings. Reference materials included. This is a live event and no recording will be provided. Space is limited.
October 28, 2021 Crash Course for the Chair
GOAL: To equip you to run great meetings from the get-go
Life is filled with meetings, but it’s not always easy to run them effectively. If you are a new chair, this webinar will equip you with the tips, tools and guidelines to run great meetings. Learn how to be firm, friendly, and fair, while keeping connected to your members. Reference materials included. This is a live event and no recording will be provided. Space is limited.
December 2, 2021 Mastering Public Comment and Public Hearings
GOAL: To equip you to run great public comment sessions
Do your public comment sessions sometimes get out of hand? In our current world of clashing opinions, it can be a challenge to manage this important aspect of local government meetings. We will present tried-and-true guidelines for running effective public comment sessions. This is a live event and no recording will be provided. Reference materials included. Space is limited.
On-Demand Webinars - available 24/7
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- Great City Council Meetings
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- Great Planning Commission Meetings
- Great School Board Meetings
- Meeting Minutes and Role of the Clerk
- Newly Elected Survival Guide
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