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Training-to-Go

LOC is pleased to offer our members three different types of training led by LOC staff. Please read the details below to indicate which training(s) best fits your city's needs. Complete this form and email it to Heather Larson at hlarson@orcities.org. If you have any questions, contact us at (503) 588-6550.

Types of Trainings Offered:

Elected Essentials / Municipal Fundamental Trainings

The LOC’s Elected Essentials and Municipal Fundamentals training programs provide comprehensive training for newly elected officials, experienced elected leaders, and city staff on the fundamentals of municipal governance in Oregon. These programs include foundational training topics geared towards the unique needs of Oregon cities.

Fee:  $150/hour of actual training provided, plus travel expenses. 

Scheduling: Minimum 4-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.

Topics include: High Functioning City Councils, Public Records, Public Meetings, Ethics, Lobbying 101, Land Use 101, Public Contracting, and Home Rule 101.

 

City-Specific Training

The LOC’s city-specific training are any training that requires LOC staff additional time to tailor the training to your city’s specific needs. This type of training involves the trainer reviewing specific city governing documents and policies and ensures that the training being provided not only covers state laws but is also applicable to local laws and policies.

Fee:  $150/hour (Includes time spent preparing and delivering the training), plus travel expenses. 

Scheduling: Minimum 6-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.

Topics include: Council Rules & Procedures, Local Contracting Rules, and Committees/Commissions Training.

 

FACILITATION/MEDIATION/STRATEGIC PLANNING

The LOC’s facilitation/mediation and strategic planning services offer structured and procedural guidance to help groups function more effectively to achieve desired outcomes or assistance in helping your organization set goals and priorities and a pathway to achieve those goals. 

Fee:  $7,500 plus travel expenses for a full-day training and $4,000 plus travel expenses for a half-day training.

Scheduling: Minimum 10-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.

Topics include: Facilitation, Mediation, and Strategic Planning.