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Rules of Order and Meeting Processes

Back by popular demand! We are excited to offer another Rules of Order and Meeting Processes training session.

While this session is open to all participants, examples and scenarios used during the training will be geared toward municipal councillors.

Session Date

  • Sautrday, June 7
  • Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Location: Trenton Annex - 75 Park Road, Trenton

Details 

This workshop will provide practical skills for starting meetings on the right foot, chairing meetings, making motions, dealing with reports, voting procedures, and decorum. You'll explore real examples from Nova Scotia municipalities and engage in fully interactive discussions without the use of PowerPoint slides.

Facilitator

Chris McNeill, Former Registered Parliamentarian

Registration and Pricing

  • Early Bird Rate: $350 (Available until May 30 at 4:30 pm)
  • Regular Price: $425 (After the Early Bird deadline)

Register Here

 

Enhance Workplace Safety: Verbal De-escalation & Harm Reduction Training (Yarmouth Area)

Join us for this essential training designed for municipal administrators to develop practical skills for managing challenging workplace interactions.

  

Session Details:

  • Date: June 17, 2025
  • Location: 107 Cemetery Road, Hebron (Hebron Recreational Complex)
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Description:

This interactive training session is designed specifically for municipal administrators. Participants will learn practical skills and strategies to manage harassment and de-escalate challenging interactions in a variety of workplace settings. Whether interacting with members of the public, navigating difficult council discussions, or addressing internal workplace dynamics, this session equips employees with tools to reduce risk and foster mutual understanding.

Key training objectives include:

  • Setting clear boundaries for workplace safety and respectful public interactions
  • Practical application of verbal de-escalation tactics tailored for municipal settings
  • Managing conflict effectively to minimize workplace violence risks
  • Lockdown procedures for workplace emergencies
  • Scenario-based discussions to apply concepts in real-world situations
  • Best practices for incident recording and reporting

 

Facilitator: 

Christopher O’Brien, Principal – President, Ridgeback Security Inc. 

Registration and Pricing:

  • Registration Form: Click Here
  • Price: $100 + HST

Deadline to Register: Friday, June 13, 2025