Introduction to Local Government

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.

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Target Audience

  • Suitable for Officers new to Local Government.
Introduction to Local Government eLearning

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the different levels of government and why they exist;
  • The separation of powers and duties;
  • The role of Mayors, Presidents, Elected Members and Officers;
  • The impact Local Governments have on communities;
  • How decisions are made about what services to provide; and
  • Rates and money matters in Local Government.

Dates & Fees

  • eLearning (enrol anytime, to complete within 3 months from date of enrolment).
  • eLearning - $220.00 (plus GST) per person
  • Up to 50 participants for 12 months via an eLearning Subscription.

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eLearning Subscription

WALGA eLearning Subscription Service

Empower Your Team with Unrestricted Learning

To ensure that our members have access to high quality, tailor-made training at all times and regardless of location, WALGA Training is proud to offer a subscription service which allows your Local Government to enrol up to 50 participants to undertake selected course(s) over the subscription period. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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