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Governance Essentials for the Municipal Sector (GEMS)

Are you a member of a municipal council or perhaps an administrator or manager who works for a municipality? Do you strive to provide public programs and services that make your community and province a better place? Are there times when you struggle with how to get it all done and how to make the best use of everyone’s time and talents? If so, the GEMS Program can give you the insights, knowledge and understanding to govern your municipality, or provide support and advice to your elected, with confidence.

Requirements and Delivery

40 hours over 4 months. Online self-paced.

Course Outline

This program is a flexible, on-demand module-based program. The modules covered are:

  1. Municipal Governance in Saskatchewan
  2. The Council’s Role: Setting Direction
  3. The Council’s Role: Monitoring & Reporting
  4. Financial Stewardship Deeper Dive
  5. Future Focus & Infrastructure Stewardship
  6. Risk Management & Mitigation
  7. Conflict of Interest & Liability
  8. Corporate Culture & the Power of Teams
  9. Council Effectiveness
  10. GEMS Recap

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be well equipped to:

  • Understand municipal sector governance and its important nuances
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of the Council within the areas of setting direction and monitoring & reporting
  • Ask important questions and gain the necessary understanding to provide oversight of financial, infrastructure, and human resources stewardship, including the duty of care and fiduciary duty of Council members
  • Deal with issues of risk and mitigation at the Council level
  • Feel confident on legislative matters and issues of liability and conflict of interest
  • Make informed decisions, establish a positive culture, and mitigate biases

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
GEMS Program
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Governance Essentials for the Municipal Sector non-credit $995.00
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Instructors
Section Notes
For a full refund, minus a $100.00 administration fee, a cancellation request must be received prior to accessing the course.
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