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17 <br />ESSENTIAL TRAINING <br />FOR NEW <br />COUNCILMEMBERS <br />lmc.org/topics/city-council <br />lmc.org/learning-events <br />Basics of the Open Meeting Law <br />Common financial situations and theories of public finance <br />Effective communication skills for elected leaders <br />Best practices for city advocacy <br />Newly elected officials will discover the nuts and bolts of city <br />leadership during this blended-learning program. <br />Topics covered during the Foundational Program include: <br />Communicating during a crisis <br />Best practices when working with the media <br />Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills <br />Experienced officials will develop vital skills to help them <br />navigate tough times and build trust. <br />Topics covered during the Advanced Program include: <br />Work to establish a high quality of life in your city through land <br />use regulations such as comprehensive planning, subdivision <br />of land, zoning for different uses, accommodating special <br />needs with zoning variances or conditional use permits, and <br />working with environmental regulations. <br />https://www.lmc.org/topics/land-use/ <br />FOUNDATIONAL <br />PROGRAM <br />ADVANCED <br />PROGRAM <br />LAND USE