Course Description: 
Municipalities face unprecedented challenges in the delivery of essential services – having a long-term view and a plan for financial sustainability is critical for the success of any municipality.

Learn how a long-term financial plan combines financial forecasting and strategy.  Learn about financial plan objectives and principles, and what key philosophical principles support financial sustainability.  Also covered: strategy, service delivery, budgeting, and long term financial plan policy and key policies required.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how a long-term financial plan combines financial forecasting and strategy.
• Learn how strategies and actions are developed to overcome future financial challenges.
• Learn the objectives of a long-term financial plan and what principles should be followed to ensure success.
• Why we need a long-term financial plan, and what key philosophical principles support financial sustainability.
• How a long-term financial plan supports the goals of the strategic plan, enables service delivery, and guides budget decision-making.
• Key policies that are required to guide decision-making, and how they are developed in the context of a long-term financial plan.
• Learn professional development essentials to play a key role in a municipality’s success.

Who Should Attend?

A unique professional development experience that has benefit for all municipal staff, including small, medium and large municipalities!

The webinar focus is on the professional development needs of any municipal financial professional and senior executive.

Currently available ON DEMAND

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