Selectperson Institute - 2009 Training Schedule

The New Hampshire Selectperson Institute is held on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., throughout the year. All sessions combine presentations with small and large group applications, including reviewing real-world examples of challenges faced by Selectboard members.

This year, the Institute is being held at the New Hampshire Local Government Center 25 Triangle Park, Concord, New Hampshire. For more information call: 603-283-2108.

All sessions include coffee, pastries, drinks and a catered lunch.

Session 1 - 4/25/09

Formal/Informal Roles of Selectpersons
The NH Right-to-Know Laws
Working with the Media
In-Basket: Strategies for Dealing with Day-to-Day Challenges

Session 2 - 5/30/09

Personnel and Risk Management
The Role of Selectpersons in Planning & Zoning
Creating Community Vision: Building Partnerships & Volunteerism

Session 3 - 9/19/09

Approaches for Balancing Conservation and Development in a Community
Successful Budgeting Strategies
Financial Management and Internal Controls
Strategies for Securing Grant and Other Funds

Session 4 - 10/17/09

Municipal Roads and Bridges
Effective Communication with Town Employees and the Public
Topic to be determined By Group
Evaluation & Graduation