Commissioners' Fundamentals
This course explores the roles and responsibilities of commissioners, enhancing understanding of the commissioner's multi-faceted position as advocate, leader, team-builder, strategist-and more. Increase your effectiveness as a board member and leader, while exploring the intricacies of board-staff relationships and boundaries. Provides an excellent training foundation for the new commissioners. (1.2 CEUs)
“I very much appreciate and enjoy what I have learned at this seminar. I believe that I will be a much more effective and successful Commissioner as a result of my attendance at this seminar. Thank you!”
“This was great information. I think it should be required that every Commissioner attend fundamentals.”
-2012 Commissioners' Fundamentals seminar participants
Who Should Attend
New AND veteran commissioners and new board officers
Schedule
Registration begins at 8:00 am on the first day
Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Topics
- Welcome, Introductions and Expectations, Program Purpose and Objectives
- CE Instructions and Agenda Review
- Diversity in Operations: An Introduction
- Housing and Community Development and Redevelopment Programs: Historical and Current Environment Perspectives
- Board Functions and the Individual
- Commissioner’s Roles: An Overview
- Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Community Stakeholders
- Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Stewardship-The Public Trust
- Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Intra-Organizational Issues
- Board Composition and Dynamics: Building Productive and Effective Working Relationships
- Board Governance
- Conclusion: The End of the Beginning
- Closing Remarks
- Post-Assessment and Program Evaluation
2013 Seminars
| Date | Location | Faculty | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
July 12-13, 2013 Early bird price available! | Housing Authority of the City of Ft. Lauderdale | Deborah Wilson |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
October 4-5, 2013 Early bird price available! | Augusta Housing Authority | Deborah Wilson |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181
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November 8-9, 2013 Early bird price available! | Town of Islip Housing Authority 600 Allyn Drive | James Inglis |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
Tuition
| Registration Type | Early Price* | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| NAHRO Member | $390 | $440 |
| Non-Member | $590 | $640 |
*Applicable to registrations submitted up to 30 days before the seminar start date
