What does a newly elected councilmember really need to know to navigate council meetings? Explore key principles, tips, and guidelines to set you up for success.

Join Ann Macfarlane of Jurassic Parliament for a lively, engaging, and interactive look at meetings using dinosaurs and humor to make it all come alive.

• Understand how to use your authority as a councilmember correctly
• Walk through how to make motions and amendments
• Gain strategies for responding to difficult people or situations
• Learn how to assert your rights when necessary

Recorded: February 18, 2026

Presenters

Ann Macfarlane, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, Jurassic Parliament

Resources

• Handout (includes presentation slides and three reference papers)
• Script for "Pickle Festival in Dinopolis"

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