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Question: I work for a community benefit district and we are looking to hold a community meeting regarding renewing our taxing district. Can you give me any resources or good places to start in terms of planning a community meeting that successfully engages property owners in the neighborhood?
Answer:

Dear Tom,

Excellent question. We are glad you wriote the Tool Box.

See Chapter 16

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Section 1. Conducting Effective Meetings

 

Chapter 16 Sections

  • What are effective meetings?
  • Why do you need effective meetings?
  • How do you run effective meetings?
  • Phase 1: Planning the meeting
  • Phase 2: Setting up the meeting
  • Phase 3: Running the meeting
  • Phase 4: Following up on the meeting
  • Tips on handling difficult members

These will be good starting points. Good luck with your meetings.

Question Date: Thu, 06/12/2014