The “mifam” System LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM Seminar

1. The “mifam” System LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM Seminar “mifam” Training and Developemnet centers for Local Authorities

2. The Ministry of Interior The Ministry of Interior bearsan overall responsibility for the activities, advancement and development of local authorities in Israel.

3. Central government’s role and the means to execute its policies at the local level Budgeting and Resource Allocation high performance by Local Authorities Regulation (Legislation, regulations, Determining Standards of Performance ) Monitoring and Quality Control Training andGuidance

4. The “mifam” System To promote professionalism and human capital in local authorities, as a fundamental component for modernizing municipal systems An essential tool of the Ministry of Interior to implement its policies in local authorities

5. Training • Training for elected representatives, executives and employees in specialized local government skills and professions • updating local personnel with current legislation, rules and regulations • A forum for consultation and mutual learning from accumulated experience • Promoting standards of quality and excellence Organizational Development, Coaching and Strategic Planning • Guiding local authorities for efficiency and service upgrading • Special circumstances scenarios : recuperation programs, the unification of local authorities, national tasks and execution of central government decisions • Strategic planning as a platform for carrying out development programs

6. The “mifam” System A System of Local Government Training and Development Centers A partnership between: Ministry of Interior local authorities

7. The “mifam” System Vision • To be the expert and primary source of knowledge and information in Israel for training, consultancy and organizational intervention in local authorities, in various sectors, and assist with local government processes, functions and professions • As such, to create partnerships between relevant bodies and main supplier for all activities amongst all populations and for processes selected as its core activities, "with the aim of improving and influencing the quality of the state’s local government system"

8. The “mifam” SystemGoals • To lead and advance processes of specialization, management and organizational efficiency in local authorities • To establish constant improvement processes in local authorities, aiming for excellence in function and professionalism, to match standards to public organizations in Israel • To advance professional and managerial activities relying on training tools, consultation, coaching, organizational development • To encourage cooperation and exchange of knowledge between elected representatives and local personnel • To assist the Ministry of Interior to execute its policies at the local level

10. MIFAM AS EXPERT Each Mifam is responsible for coordinating and developing several essential topics for the benefit of the entire municipal s network As: • Education • Planning and Building • Financial • Coaching • CEO • New Elected Officials

11. The “mifam” System Fields of Activities/ 2008 Statistics Organizational Development Training 21,000 Trainees 3,300 study days 20,000 hours 100 projects Distribution of Knowledge Strategic Planning 20 projects 25 publications and "training products"

12. The “mifam” System– Strengths Customer proximity and customer-oriented approach System wide approach Pooling together knowledge and resources Regional vision “mifam” Municipal professionalization Efficiency and pooling together resources Specialization in areas of organizational development and training

13. Future Prospects • E-Learning • Advancing professionalism in local government by designing obligatory training programs for core municipal functions • Strategic planning and obligatory, budget-focused work programs • Developing municipal partnerships

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