Performance Measurement in Local Government

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Performance Measurement in Local Government

Chapel Hill, NC
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October 23, 2025

This one-day workshop helps public officials design measures in local government for accountability and results. The workshop introduces the types of performance measures commonly found in local government, how to develop good measures from goals and objectives, and how they can be used to support other management processes.

The workshop will be held at the School of Government on October 23, 2025 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.

Course Objectives:

Defining performance measurement

Process of identifying outcome measures

Analyzing and using performance data

Measuring, investigating, and focusing on the problem

You can find the full agenda linked here: AGENDA

This course is a part of SOG’s Evidence-Based Course Series:

Strategic Planning in Local Government
Performance Management in Local Government
Practical Analytic Techniques

Additional information

Other Required Courses for NCLGBA Certification:

Budgeting in Local Government

Capital Financing in Local Government

Performance Management in Local Government

Practical Analytic Techniques for Local Government

see the NCLGBA for more information

CPE

6.00 hrs

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
October 23

LocationUNC School of Government

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

View Cancellation Policy
Course participants who cancel their registration on or before October 15, 2025 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after October 16, 2025, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.

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Chapel Hill and Carrboro Hotels

$275.00

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Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.

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Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Lisa Sheffield

Programs Team Lead, Management, Administration, and Leadership Group

919.962.3464

sheffield@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

William C. Rivenbark

James E. Holshouser Distinguished Professor; Professor of Public Administration and Government; Faculty Lead, Public Service Matters (Lead for North Carolina)

rivenbark@sog.unc.edu