Pre-Election Candidate Information Briefing

Next date: Monday, 29 July 2024 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

This information briefing will enable those interested in becoming a councillor to gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities as an elected member of council.

Councillors can play a key role in making decisions that influence both the short-term concerns and long-term strategic direction of their local community. It is a big commitment, and prospective councillors need to know what will be expected of them – the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities. 

Agenda

• The benefits and importance of Local Government
• Understanding the role of Council, the role of the Councillor and Mayor
• A typical council structure
• Challenges of the role and how to meet them
• The importance of diverse representation on Council
• Representing community representation, speaking on key issues and how to do
• Meeting procedures and rules of debate
• Support available including information, networks and professional development
• Introduction to local government jargon and what it means
• Putting it together: making the commitment
• Q&A

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key requirements for becoming a candidate
• Identify the legislated role of a councillor, mayor and as a member of the governing body
• Recognise how the councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government
• Address their key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a councillor
• Understand a councillor’s and council role fits in with the local government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
• Identify key elements of council meetings, code of conduct and conflict of interest

Register to attend (limited to 20 participants)

When

Location

Braidwood Room, Mezzanine Level, 257 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, 2620, View Map