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

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

high performance by Local Authorities 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 and Guidance

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

Organizational Development, Coaching and 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

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

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"

The “mifam” System Goals 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

1. Upper Galilee 2. Western Galilee 3. The Sharon 4. The Shfela 5. The Judean Plains 6. Judea and Samaria 7. Jerusalem 8. South and the Negev

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

Fields of Activities/ 2008 Statistics 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 25 publications and "training products" 20 projects

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

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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