Course Description: 
The budget is the most important and challenging process municipalities face each year.  Having a well organized document supports effective communication and budget presentations.  Learn best practices for budget communication, how to link the budget document to the strategic plan, and about budget document structure and key components.

Learn the narrative process and timelines for building a budget document, how to link the budget document to PowerPoint presentations for Council, and how developing factual and positive messages through media releases for the public is essential for the introduction, review, and eventual approval of the budget.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn best practices for budget communication (administration, Council, and the public).
• How focusing on priorities and strategic goals helps link Council’s vision for the community to financial resources.
• Learn about budget document structure and key components.
• How to plan for a budget narrative process, get the writing done, and get budget information from departments in an organized manner.
• Learn how to link PowerPoint presentations to the budget document for your reference.
• Learn how to write an effective media release to convey your municipality’s budget message.

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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