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eLearning Course Overview
- This comprehensive 2 day course is specifically developed to address the unique skills and knowledge required by Elected Members and will develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively serve on Council.
- Building on the information from the first few modules, this course delves deeper into what is involved in serving your community in a Local Government environment and performing as a competent and capable team member on Council.
- It recognises both internal and external influences on Elected Members, 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.
Target 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; and
- Implement ethical decision making.
Dates & Fees
- eLearning (enrol anytime, to complete within 3 months from date of enrolment).
- eLearning - $220.00 (plus GST)
- Unlimited participants for 12 months via an eLearning Subscription.
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