Commissioners Fundamentals and Ethics Training

COMMISSIONERS!  EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS!! STAFF!!

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The Michigan Chapter holds exclusive licensing from National NAHRO to offer high-quality NAHRO professional development programs for Commissioners right here in Michigan.  Commissioners can obtain the training they need to effectively discharge their responsibilities on the Board and save time without breaking the bank (and the budget) traveling to high-priced venues in other parts of the country.

Completion of both seminars qualifies commissioners to receive certification from NAHRO, as a NAHRO Certified Commissioner (NCC).  Participants may attend either seminar at a cost of $350, or the combined seminars at a cost of $600.

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Commissioners’ Fundamentals and Ethics Seminars

August 15-17, 2022

$600 per person for combined training
$350 per person for individual seminar training
(lunch included on Monday and Tuesday)

Location:

Greenville Housing Commission

308 Oak Street

Greenville, MI 48838

  Schedule - Day One: 8:00 a.m. registration ~ 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. class (Fundamentals all day)
Day Two: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Fundamentals – ½ day a.m.)
1:00pm – 5:00 p.m. (Ethics – ½ day p.m.)
Day Three:  8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Ethics – ½ day a.m.)
(Continental breakfast and lunch included on Monday and Tuesday)

Commissioners’ Fundamentals (Full Day Monday and Half Day Tuesday):   The commissioner has many roles and responsibilities. Participants who attend this session will enhance their understanding of the commissioner’s multi-faceted position as an advocate, leader, team-builder, strategist—and more.  Among other topics, the course explores the intricacies of board-staff relationships and boundaries. This program provides an excellent training foundation and is designed for new, as well as seasoned commissioners who would like to update their current knowledge. (1.2 CEU)

Program Topics:

• Welcome, Introductions and Expectations, Program Purpose and Objectives
• CE Instructions and Agenda Review
• Diversity in Operations: An Introduction
• Housing and Community Development and Redevelopment Programs: Historical and Current Environment Perspectives
• Board Functions and Individual Commissioner’s Roles: An Overview
• Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Community Stakeholders
• Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Stewardship – the Public Trust
• Commissioner’s Role, Responsibility and Relationships: Intra-Organizational Issues
• Board Composition and Dynamics: Building Productive and Effective Working Relationships
• Board Governance
• Conclusion: The End of the Beginning
• Closing Remarks
• Post-Assessment and Program Evaluation

Ethics and the Housing and Community Development Commissioner (Half Day Tuesday and Half Day Wednesday):  Ethics plays a significant role in the life of a commissioner.  This seminar increases the commissioner's understanding of professional conduct guidelines, and the ability to recognize and appropriately address ethics-related issues and problems that may occur.  Participants learn about industry laws and regulations that may impact ethical conduct, and how to build capacity as a board member.  This course, intended for the new commissioner and a refresher for the veteran, uses practical applications and skills assessment exercises to reinforce ethical concepts. (.65 CEUs)

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Registration - must be received no later than August 1, 2022

Accommodations: Attendees will be responsible for their own housing arrangements.  Local hotels and numbers:

AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 2525 W Washington St, Greenville, MI 48838
Reservations: 616.754.4500

Candlestone Golf & Resort, 8100 Storey Road, Belding, MI 448809
Reservations: 616.794.1580