Resources - 2025 Effective Governance Workshops
Thanks for joining us at our Effective Governance Workshop.
The trainings, whether in Denver or ON-the-Road in Meeker and Ridgway, covered 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
Moving Forward With Confidence
Being in public service requires ongoing learning, dedication, and a commitment to your community’s well-being. We commend you for taking the initiative to be effective in your role and encourage you to stay connected with CML for continued training, support, and networking opportunities.
Your leadership helps build strong, vibrant communities across Colorado—and we are honored to be part of your journey.
We’d also like to extend our thanks to our workshop sponsor, Performance Services, and especially Kate Sawyer, Business Development Manager, whose support helped make it possible to bring this training to your region.
Workshop Materials & Resources
As you start your term in office, we invite you to revisit and use the materials from the workshop to support your work. These resources will help reinforce key concepts and guide you through the fundamental areas of municipal governance. Please reach out to Denise White, dwhite@cml.org, or Karen Rosen, krosen@cml.org if you would like us to resend this to you throughout your term.
All materials from the 2025 Effective Governance in Denver and On-the-Road workshop sessions are available for you to download below.
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| 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. Presentation Slides |
Mastering Media Interviews – Essential Training for Municipal Leaders |
| Welcome & Your Role as Municipal Leader Kevin Bommer, CML Executive Director |
| 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. Presentation Slides |
| 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. Presentation Slides |
| 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. |
| 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. Presentation Slides |
| Public Engagement: Understanding the levels of Community Voice Rodney Milton, Executive Director Urban Land Institute Presentation Slides |
| CML Is Here for You Resources, Takeaways, Next Steps |
| Wrap-up/Your Action Plan |