Effective Governance Workshops
Unlock the Keys to Responsible Municipal Leadership
Join us October 22 - 23, 2025
LOCATION: CML League Building, 1144 Sherman St.
PARKING: Park in the CML lot (based on available space).
CML is hosting an interactive, in-person training in Denver on October 22 & 23 focused on providing personal development training and leadership growth as well as conflict resolution and media training. We will delve into a wide range of municipal topics, including open meetings, public official ethics and liability, public engagement, advocacy and more. This workshop provides the opportunity to network and share experiences with fellow officials from across the state.
CML has negotiated special rates at local hotels if you are coming from outside the metro area.
Booking Link for ART Hotel
Warwick Hotel: Go to Warwick Hotel, select the dates and under "code type", select corporate code and enter: COML.
Registration closes Friday, October 17! Register today.
Program Agenda
| Wednesday, Oct 22 | ACTIVITY/SESSION |
|---|---|
| 2 – 2:30 p.m. | Registration/Bonus Session Check-in |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Leadership/Professional Development session |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Mastering Media Interviews – Essential Training for Municipal Leaders |
| 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Informal off-site happy hour |
| Thursday, Oct 23 | |
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9-9:05 a.m. | Kick-off & Introductions |
| 9:05 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Your Role as Municipal Leader |
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Networking Activity |
| 9:45 – 9:55 a.m. | Break |
| 9:55 – 10:35 | Build Your Advocacy Toolbox |
| 10:35 – 11:45 | Public Engagement |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Open Meetings Law |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Ethics, Liability & Conflicts of Interest |
| 2:30 – 3 p.m. | How can CML Be a Resource, Takeaways, Next Steps |
| 3:00 p.m. | Wrap-up/Your Action Plan |
Effective Governance on the Road
We are taking CML's popular Effective Governance workshop on the road! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local experts, exchange ideas, and empower your community.
November 19 Meeker: Town Hall, 345 Market St., Meeker.
November 20 Ridgway: Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St., Ridgway
AGENDA
9:45 am Doors Open
10 am Kick-off & Introductions
10:10 am Welcome & Your Role as a Municipal Leader
10:20 am Ethics, Liability, Conflicts of Interest, Nick Cotton-Baez, Associate General Counsel, CIRSA
11:05 am Open Meetings Law, Robert Sheesley, General Counsel, CML
12 pm Staff/Council Relationships Lunch Discussion
12:45 Budget 101, Mia Gonzales, DOLA
1:30 pm Public Engagement, Denise White, Communications & Engagement Manager
2 pm Workshop ends