A comprehensive guide to onboarding your new council members

As a government clerk, you understand the importance of a smooth and thorough orientation process. Our new council member onboarding kit is designed to equip you with all the necessary tools to welcome, educate and integrate new members effectively onto the board.

The onboarding process is your opportunity to set the tone for new members, emphasizing the importance of good governance and shared goals in achieving the district's objectives. From detailed introductions to governance roles and responsibilities to insights into board policies and procedures, you can ensure that every new member is well-prepared to contribute to the board's success from their very first meeting.

Our kit includes crucial information on:

• Onboarding essentials and what to include
• A tip sheet to help new board members understand and comply with open meeting requirements
• Technology strategies for onboarding

Download this essential onboarding guide to empower your new council members and set them up for success.

After you download the onboarding guide take a look at these board development and training resources:

• Making board development intuitive, ongoing and effective: A guide for public education and local government
• Public sector board development: Practical tips from leaders who know