NALAS 2008NALAS 2008WORKPLANWORKPLAN

Presented by: Kelmend Zajazi, Executive Director Presented by: Kelmend Zajazi, Executive Director

www.nalas.eu/ga

OverviewOverview

Expected outcomesExpected outcomes

BASED UPONBASED UPON

Strategic PlanStrategic Plan

Action Plan 2006 - 2008Action Plan 2006 - 2008

Initiatives raised by CLO, TFs (AD..)Initiatives raised by CLO, TFs (AD..)

OPEN for:OPEN for:

Your Input, revisionsYour Input, revisions

Does not include:Does not include:

Elaboration of projects which will be led by NALAS members Elaboration of projects which will be led by NALAS members

Coordinate Implementation of TF projectsCoordinate Implementation of TF projects

Develop new projectsDevelop new projects

Process TF products through KNCProcess TF products through KNC

Introduction of new programs Introduction of new programs

(Quick Response, Internship, etc)(Quick Response, Internship, etc)

Regular meetings of Task Forces:Regular meetings of Task Forces:

5 TFs x 3 meetings = 15 meetings5 TFs x 3 meetings = 15 meetings

Role of the TFs:Role of the TFs:Monitor implementation of projectsMonitor implementation of projectsReview draft products of TF projectsReview draft products of TF projectsDevelop new projectsDevelop new projectsMaintain inventory of problemsMaintain inventory of problemsRespond to other members requestsRespond to other members requests

Quick Response to Members RequestsQuick Response to Members Requests

Why important?Why important?Adapt to dynamics Adapt to dynamics Quick mobilization of available know howQuick mobilization of available know how

Activities:Activities:Develop application package, announce Develop application package, announce ““Role of LGAs in training”Role of LGAs in training”““Financial Sustainability of LGAs”Financial Sustainability of LGAs”““Workshop: Project Planning / EU Funding”Workshop: Project Planning / EU Funding”

SHADOWING / Internship ProgramSHADOWING / Internship Program

Why important?Why important? Exchange of experience at all levelsExchange of experience at all levels

Beneficial for “weak” and “strong” LGAsBeneficial for “weak” and “strong” LGAs

Meetings of LGAs staffMeetings of LGAs staff

Why important?Why important? Depth of the Networking Depth of the Networking

Develop professional standardsDevelop professional standards

Other InitiativesOther Initiatives

Peer Review (Center for Expertise)Peer Review (Center for Expertise)

EU Integration (LOGON, Austrian Association of Cities)EU Integration (LOGON, Austrian Association of Cities)

Why important?Why important?• Support other projects (utilization)Support other projects (utilization)• Add value: interactivity, visibilityAdd value: interactivity, visibility• Develop IT based networkingDevelop IT based networkingMain outputs:Main outputs:• Select relevant informationSelect relevant information• Deliver productsDeliver products• DatabasesDatabases

Statutory meetingsStatutory meetings General Assembly, CLO, Executive BureauGeneral Assembly, CLO, Executive Bureau

International CooperationInternational Cooperation CLRAE, CoR, CEMR CLRAE, CoR, CEMR Link NALAS TFs and respective Working GroupsLink NALAS TFs and respective Working Groups Other partners: ALDA, Center for Expertise, ENTOOther partners: ALDA, Center for Expertise, ENTO

Communication with MembersCommunication with Members Annual member satisfaction surveyAnnual member satisfaction survey Site visits to membersSite visits to members Communication strategy, promotion materialsCommunication strategy, promotion materials

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?and / orand / or

PROPOSAL?PROPOSAL?