Meeting Procedures

Overview

Participating effectively in meetings is a critical aspect of being an Elected Member - meetings are said to be the ‘bread and butter’ of your role.

You will learn to analyse and interpret information, as well as gain valuable insight in how to collaborate with other elected members to make informed strategic decisions.

This course focuses on providing comprehensive knowledge of how to be fully prepared for a meeting; meeting procedures and high level debating techniques.

Target Audience

Suitable for both newly elected and returning Elected Members, you will be able to increase your knowledge and understanding of one of the key aspects underpinning your important role in Local Government.

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.

Duration

9:00am - 4:30pm (8:30am registration)

Fees

$495.00 (plus GST)
$300.00 (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.

Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$495.00 plus GST

Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$495.00 plus GST

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Meeting Procedures

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees