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eLearning Course Overview
- Participating effectively in meetings is a critical aspect of being an Elected Member. Meetings are the fundamental component of your role and your opportunity to deliver outcomes for your community.
- You will learn to prepare for meetings by analysing and interpreting information and collaborating with other Elected Members, enabling you to make informed strategic decisions during the meeting.
- This course will provide you with the tools to participate effectively in meetings by developing an understanding of meeting procedures and high-level debating techniques.
Target Audience
- A necessary course for newly Elected Members.
- Recommended for returning Elected Members to refresh and update their knowledge and understanding of their role within Local Government.
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically read agendas and evaluate Local Government officer reports;
- Understand and be able to correctly use procedural motions and effectively raise ‘points of order’;
- Demonstrate skills as a chair within legal and ethical requirements;
- Understand the importance of checking and confirming the minutes;
- Use knowledge of meeting procedures to move, second or foreshadow motions, use correct amendment rules where appropriate and take the right of reply; and
- Participate confidently in Council and committee meetings.
Dates & Fees
- eLearning (enrol anytime, to complete within 3 months from date of enrolment).
- eLearning - $350.00 (plus GST) per person
- Up to 50 participants for 12 months via an eLearning Subscription.
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