About SOLGM

SOLGM is local government's professional management organisation. SOLGM works with local government to build capability of local government managers and staff.

Join SOLGM and be part of its network

SOLGM has approximately 570 members (full, honorary, associate and life members) throughout all local authorities in New Zealand, comprising of Chief Executives, senior managers and emerging managers.

These members span all disciplines in local government including corporate services, human resources, finance, engineering, planning, regulatory, infrastructure, asset management, policy, environment and communications.

SOLGM Member Benefits

As a SOLGM member, you will receive the following member benefits:
– Access to exclusive professional development opportunities for SOLGM members such as: Overseas Manager Exchanges, travel grants to attend overseas conferences and SOLGM conferences.
– Member discount on the SOLGM Annual Conference and training courses by the SOLGM Opus Business School
– Receive timely and relevant information via the monthly newsletter, e-magazine (Pulse) and the special member update
– Networking opportunities via the Annual Conference, branch activities and retreats. There are 5 SOLGM branches throughout New Zealand
– Opportunity to contribute to the work programme of SOLGM

SOLGM Individual Membership fees:

- SOLGM Full Membership is suitable for the chief executive, and executive officers or senior managers who are responsible for substantial activity in the local authority. Subscription is $261.30 plus GST.

– SOLGM Associate Membership is suitable for emerging managers or those who are new to management. Subscription for an Associate Member is $139.50 plus GST.

– SOLGM Honorary Membership is suitable for a current SOLGM member who is leaving or has left the local government sector but still wants to be kept updated with developments in local government. Subscription is $79.50 plus GST.

For more details and how to apply to become a SOLGM member visit www.solgm.org.nz