eLearning Course Overview
This comprehensive course will help you gain the confidence to perform your role on Council more effectively. It has been specifically developed to address the unique skills and knowledge requirements of Elected Members.
Building on the information from the first two modules, this course delves deeper into what is involved in serving your community in a Local Government environment and performing as an effective team member on Council.
It recognises both internal and external influences on Councillors, how to develop and maintain strategic relationships, the necessity to perform your role in a due diligence framework and how to contribute effectively to high level strategic decision making.
Register NowTarget 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.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply legislation and regulations within which Councils must operate.
- Identify the role of Elected Members and senior management in leading and supporting their communities.
- Recognise expectations on Councillors to act in a ‘Board-like’ manner as the governing body.
- Apply processes involved in contributing successfully to Council and committee meetings.
- Implement ethical decision making.
Topics & Duration
- Topic 1: Purpose of Local Government
- Topic 2: Acting as the Governing Body
- Topic 3: Strategically Focused
- Topic 4: Elected Member Behaviours
- Topic 5: Elected Member Communications
- Topic 6: Decision Making
- Topic 7: Council's Obligations as the CEO's Employer
This eLearning course is self‑paced, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. Access begins at enrolment and ends when you complete the course or when your access period expires, whichever occurs first.
Estimated duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (Timings are indicative only. Please allow additional time to complete summary tests.)
Fees & Access
Single course fee – 3‑month access
- $470.00 (plus GST) per person
Subscription access – 12‑month access for up to 50 participants
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