In July 2024, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published the Code of Governance for Local Authorities. The Code of Governance is the successor to, and builds upon, the previous Governance Principles and Governance Framework for the Local Government Sector (2015).
This new Code of Governance is to be the centrepiece of the governance framework for local authorities, who are expected to implement the Code in 2025. The code requirements and expectations are built around seven governance principles and attestation will be supported through a signed Governance Statement by each local authority and a Statement on Internal Financial Control, which will transition into a wider Statement on Internal Control in time.
This training event provides a briefing on the code, including its provisions, the new obligations and expectations, and assurance statements, and will be relevant to elected members of local authorities, alongside members of the Audit Committees and those holding senior roles and roles in corporate services and internal control areas.
This is a half day course that will be delivered from 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. on scheduled dates. It is remotely delivered through MS Teams and facilitated by subject matter experts.
Who is this course for?
The Code of Governance for Local Authorities course will be of benefit to those looking to build their knowledge of the new code and expectations.
This may include:
For scheduled dates or to book a place, please go to the IPA website: Code of Governance for Local Authorities - IPA
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Category | Corporate Governance, Management & Leadership Development |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Start Date | 11th June 2026 |
| Course End Date | 11th June 2026 |
| Course Duration | Half Day |
| Course Time | 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. |
| Course Fee | 310 |
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