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Between an engaging drama workshop and meetings at the Knesset, the program's participants learned a valuable educational lesson about the strategies the local leadership should employ in its dealings with the central government
The participants of the Future Leadership Program in Ofakim took part in a retreat in Jerusalem that was dedicated to the relations between local leadership and the central government. The retreat was held on April 6-7 and was aimed at acquainting the participants with the methods of operation required from local leaders in order to harness the central government to its needs and enjoy the services offered by the central government.
The first part of the retreat was dedicated to an introduction with the Mandel School for Educational Leadership in Jerusalem, where the participants met with a graduate of the program, Ms. Ruti Lehavi, founder of the Keshet School in Jerusalem which brings together secular and religious students. The participants also met with Yael Bar-Lev, a faculty member at the Mandel Leadership Institute, who spoke about the sphere of joint creation. The retreat's first day concluded with an entertaining and engaging drama workshop.
The second day opened with a visit to the Ministry of the Interior and a meeting with aide to the Ministry of the Interior, Ms. Edith Bar. The participants then met with Mr. Rani Fintzi, Director of the Interior Ministry Local Authorities Administration, who shared some fascinating facts about the delicate relations between the central government and the local authorities. Later in the day, the participants visited the Knesset and met with Knesset Member Meir Shirit, who spoke of his career advancement path and the advancement of the city of Yavneh towards becoming one of the top local councils in the country.
The retreat concluded with a meeting with Internal Coordinator at the Ministry of Finance's Budget Department Ms. Keren Terner, who pinpointed the differences between the various government ministries with regard to their relations with the local authorities, and focused on the points of convergence and divergence between them.
The retreat made clear to the program's participants the particular significance of their future role as local leaders, and the difficulties and challenges that lie ahead for the group participants who will work amidst and within the complex relations between local and central government.
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