Conflicts of Interest

Overview

As a community leader and ‘voice of the community’ you are expected to make objective, unbiased decisions on matters affecting the whole community.

As an Elected Member you have a statutory obligation to declare any interests you have, or are perceived to have, that may influence those decisions.

This valuable course outlines ﬁnancial, indirect ﬁnancial, proximity and impartiality interest; disclosure of interests at meetings; and the association between gifts and conﬂicts of interests.

It provides an overview of the statutory environment relating to declarations of interest and clarifies, through case studies, the personal responsibilities of Elected Members to comply with their obligations.

Target Audience

A crucial course for both newly elected and returning Elected Members who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of the personal responsibilities associated with the requirement to disclose certain interests.

Learning Outcomes

The types of interest that exist;
How an Elected Member can have an interest in a Council or Committee Matter;
What implications the different interest types have;
Who the interests relate to; and
Where to find helpful information.

Duration

1:00pm - 4:30pm

Fees

$240.00 (plus GST)
$220.00 (plus GST) - eLearning (see course information here)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, In House training and course cancellations.

Note - This course is also available via eLearning.

Conflict of Interest

Monday, 10 July 2023
Registration from 12:30 PM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$240.00 plus GST

Conflicts of Interest

Monday, 13 November 2023
Registration from 12:30 PM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$240.00 plus GST

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Conflicts of Interest

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees