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Effective Governance Workshops

Unlock the Keys to Responsible Municipal Leadership

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

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DRAFT AGENDA

9:45 a.m.Doors Open
10 a.m.Kick off & Introductions
10:10 a.m.Your Role as a Municipal Leader
10:20 a.m.Ethics, Liability, Conflicts of Interest, Nick Cotton-Baez, Associate General Counsel, CIRSA
11:05 a.m.Open Meetings Law, Robert Sheesley, General Counsel, CML
NoonStaff/Council Relationships Lunch Discussion
12:45 p.m.Budget 101, Mia Gonzales, DOLA
1:30 p.m.Public Engagement, Denise White, CML Communications & Engagement Manager
2 p.m.Workshop Ends

 


Thanks for joining us in Denver in October.

CML is hosted 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

 

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Program Agenda

Wednesday, Oct 22  ACTIVITY/SESSION 
  
2 – 2:30 p.m. 

Registration/Check-in 

Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203

  
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.  Foundations of Leading & Managing People
Christy Clay, Trainer, CSP HR Consulting
Leading is about vision and direction; managing is about productivity or getting things done through the efforts of others. Christy will speak to what is essential and foundational in leading and managing people and how to direct your energy and efforts towards what is most productive, what fosters true accountability. While your organizations are complex, keep your leadership and management simple and focused - and do not measure your effectiveness by how "happy" people are. With these insights, you will leave this session feeling better and lifted.    
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 

Mastering Media Interviews – Essential Training for Municipal Leaders
Melissa Gallegos, Communications Director, City of Lone Tree
With today's evolving media environment, your ability to communicate and interact with the media shapes public trust and your community's reputation. This hands-on session will help you stay of message, answer tough questions, avoid media traps, and refine your delivery through mock interview scenarios. 
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4:30 – 6 p.m. 

Informal off-site happy hour
Let's continue the conversation at a casual happy hour off-site—the perfect chance to compare notes and get to know your colleagues (cash bar).

  
Thursday, Oct 23   
  
8:30 - 9 a.m.  Registration & Continental Breakfast.
Enjoy breakfast and connecting with colleagues before today's workshop
  
9-9:05 a.m.  Kick-off & Introductions 
  
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.  Welcome & Your Role as Municipal Leader
Kevin Bommer, CML Executive Director
  
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.  Open Meetings
Robert Sheesley, CML General Counsel
Learn about recent developments that impact Open Meetings and how you can ensure you are complying with state laws.
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10:15 – 10:25 a.m.   Break 
  
10:25 – 11:15 a.m.    Build Your Advocacy Toolbox & Meet the CML Advocacy Team
Bev Stables Interim Advocacy Manager
The 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. Meet the new members of the CML Advocacy Team and build your advocacy toolbox with practical strategies, tools and insights to help municipal leaders effectively champion their municipalities priorities.
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11:15 – 11:45 a.m.Networking Activity
In this interactive session, you’ll work with peers to tackle a realistic governance dilemma—where leadership, ethics, and communication all come into play.
  
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Networking Lunch
  
12:30 – 1:30 pm  Ethics, Liability & Conflicts of Interest - Robert Sheesley, CML General Counsel. This session offers practical guidance on managing risks related to the role of elected officials, open meetings, executive sessions, ethics, and governing body conduct.
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m.  Public Engagement: Understanding the levels of Community Voice
Rodney Milton, Executive Director Urban Land Institute
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2:30 – 3 p.m.  CML Is Here for You
Resources, Takeaways, Next Steps 
  
3:00 p.m.  Wrap-up/Your Action Plan