Training-to-Go
LOC is pleased to offer our members LOC staff led Training-To-Go at a price much less than you would find elsewhere. LOC offers four different types of training with different pricing. Please read the details below to find the training that best fits your needs. Then complete this form and email it to Steffany Sweet at ssweet@orcities.org. If you have any questions, contact us at (503) 588-6550.
Types of Trainings Offered:
ELECTED ESSENTIALS TRAINING
The LOC’s Elected Essentials program provides newly elected officials, experienced elected officials, and city staff training on the basics of municipal governance in Oregon.
Fee: $75/hour of actual training provided, plus travel expenses. If you invite other governmental entities to attend the training, the cost will decrease to $25/hour for 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, and Lobbying 101.
CORE CONTENT TRAINING
The LOC’s Core Content training program offers custom-built training to apply directly to cities in Oregon. Topics include core and specialized areas of responsibility for both elected officials and city staff.
Fee: $125/hour of actual training provided, plus travel expenses.
Scheduling: Minimum 4-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.
Topics include: Public Contracting, Social Media, Budgeting, and Committees/Commissions Training.
CITY-SPECIFIC TRAINING
The LOC’s city-specific training is 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 federal and state laws but also applicable local laws and policies.
Fee: $125/hour of actual training provided, plus travel expenses.
Scheduling: Minimum 6-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.
Topics include: High Functioning City Councils, Public Records, Public Meetings, Ethics, Council Rules & Procedures, and Local Contracting Rules.
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 8-week notice required, depending on the trainer’s availability.
Topics include: Facilitation, Mediation, and Strategic Planning.