Take the Ethics Challenge: An Interactive Audioconference for Local Governments

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As we've all seen in the news, it seems that ethical choices get even more complex when people are under pressure. Especially in the public sector, we need to understand that while something might be legal, it doesn't mean it's ethical. In these tough economic times, we could all use a refresher to help build skills and learn practical strategies for making ethical choices.

Invite your entire staff to “take the ethics challenge” in this exciting, interactive 90-minute audioconference with Martha Perego, ICMA’s director of ethics. This audioconference features several live discussions during the presentation, which allows for more interaction than the typical audioconference.

You'll tackle real-world case studies to give you and your staff an eye-opening perspective on a topic that sometimes gets taken for granted. You’ll be surprised at how difficult a seemingly simple ethical choice can be—especially in local government, where our choices need to build trust and confidence with the public we serve.

Based on the values of public service, this audioconference will provide a framework for addressing everyday ethical issues: balancing what’s legal versus what’s ethical; addressing perceived and/or real conflicts of interest; learning how to handle gifts and favors; and understanding how your actions strengthen the ethical climate.

You and your staff will:

• Build awareness of the core values of public service
• Enhance ethical decision-making skills
• Learn practical strategies to strengthen work environments
• Build ethical habits.

In addition to the presentation materials, you’ll receive a checklist for creating an ethical culture. The case studies for the discussions will be emailed to you in advance so that participants get a chance to read them and be ready to discuss!

Meet Your Expert Presenter

Martha Perego, ICMA’s director of ethics, provides advice, guidance and training to ICMA members on applying the principles of the ICMA Code of Ethics to the local government profession.

Martha administers the ethics enforcement process and provides support to the ICMA Committee on Professional Conduct. She conducts training sessions for appointed and elected officials on ethical issues. Prior to joining ICMA, Martha worked in local government for 17 years, including serving as a city manager and finance director. She is an ICMA credentialed manager.

Sign Up Today and Your Entire Staff Can Listen In for One Fee

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The registration fee is $149 (ICMA members) or $249 (nonmembers). You'll need your Member ID to get the member price.

There is no limit to the number of staff from your office participating in this audioconference. In the room where staff will participate, you'll need a speaker phone and a computer. Prior to the event, you will get instructions on how you will link to the audioconference by telephone and on the Internet. One registration fee gives you a unique access code for one phone line and a link to the web component. As many of your staff that you can pack into a room can attend and listen in by speakerphone.

Please note: Additional phones lines require additional access codes, which means separate registrations for each additional access code you need.

Your fee also includes the presentation materials and free online access for your staff to listen to the recording of the entire audioconference at their convenience for 30 days.

Only online registrations are accepted to sign up for this audioconference. For assistance (such as to get your member ID), please call our customer care center at 202-289-ICMA (4262), or email us at customerservices@icma.org.

How the Audioconference Works

Before the event date, you'll get an e-mail reminder that includes a toll-free number and your unique access code, and link to the web component. This e-mail will also include a link that you can click on to test your connection and make sure you have the latest version of Flash player on your computer. On the day of the audio-conference, your staff will listen to the audioconference on speakerphone and watch the presentation on the Internet. In the last 30 minutes, you'll get a chance to ask questions directly to the speakers during the Q/A session.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration up to 48 hours in advance of the audioconference, and transfer your registration to a future webconference without penalty. If you do not transfer your registration, you must cancel no later than one week prior to the audioconference date to receive a full refund of your fee.

Sponsor

ICMA University is dedicated to advancing the profession of local government management through learning and skills enhancement experiences. This workshop/event addresses one or more of the 18 core areas that are essential to effective local government management and can be used to achieve ICMA credentialed manager status.