October 17, 2023

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Important: Focus Group Participants Needed

Notice of Invitation - Elected Official Learning Management

As a key initiative within SARM’s capacity building plan, online learning modules for elected officials are currently being developed. These modules will be supported by a learning management system that will encourage participation and encourage the growth of a learning culture with elected officials. From the 2018 needs assessment, we understand that 50% of elected officials had not participated in any formal training, and that time is the most significant barrier to participation. The learning modules are being designed to hit the sweet spot – provide high-level guidance on the fundamental ‘do and don’t’ principles, and provide this through a delivery that is accessible and requires limited time. 

As the initial module(s) and platform are in the intermediary design stage, the development team will be hosting two focus group discussions to collect input and feedback on the program. Specifically, the discussions will focus on the draft content, the delivery goals of accessibility and ‘time required’, and the interface with the learning platform. The outcomes from the discussion will help guide the final design of the modules and the approach to the administration of the learning platform. Two focus groups will be held during the SARM Midterm Convention in November – one with elected officials, and one with rural municipal administrators. Each group will accommodate ten participants, and participants will receive an honorarium.

The deadline to submit your applications for funding through Saskatchewan Blue Cross is October 31, 2023.

Municipal Leaders' Roles and Responsibilities

The 2023 Municipal Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities seminar will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams. This webinar will provide information to newly-elected council members about their roles and responsibilities as a council member of their local government. The presentations would also serve as a good refresher for existing council members.



Participants will hear about the importance of open and transparent government, conflict of interest, code of ethics, decision making, council procedures, the rights and obligations of elected officials, administrators, and rate payers, and procurement best practices.

Those attending this seminar will be given credit for MLDP Module 1, so please ensure that everyone attending is registered separately (even if you are watching as a group) for tracking purposes.

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