eLearning Course Overview
This course provides an overview of Local Government and the important role it plays. The course provides underpinning knowledge about the way Local Governments are constituted, the separation of roles between the Council and the Administration, and the responsibilities of working in a compliance environment. This program would be an ideal inclusion to a Local Government's induction program.
Register NowTarget Audience
- Suitable for Officers new to Local Government.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different levels of government and why they exist.
- The separation of powers and duties.
- Your role working in Local Government.
- The role of Mayors, Presidents, Elected Members and Officers.
- The Employee Code of Conduct, authority and accountability.
- The impact Local Governments have on communities.
- How decisions are made about what services to provide.
- An overview of strategic planning and rates matters in Local Government.
Topics & Duration
- Topic 1: About Local Government
- Topic 2: Working in Local Government
- Topic 3: Services and Facilities
- Topic 4: Strategic Planning and Rates
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 1 hour and 30 minutes (Timings are indicative only. Please allow additional time to complete summary tests.)
Fees & Access
Single course fee – 3‑month access
- $240.00 (plus GST) per person
Subscription access – 12‑month access for up to 50 participants
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