Published on Thursday, 15 August 2019 at 3:08:45 PM
Shire of Morawa
2019 Local Government Elections
Local Government Candidate Induction
Councillors play an important community leadership role and being on a council is a way you can make sure community perspectives are head and considered.
This year new laws have been introduced which makes it compulsory for all candidates nominating in a local government election to complete the Department of Local Government’s online induction.
Topics covered in the induction
- About government in Australia
- A closer look at local government
- Local government decision making process
- The role of a councillor
- Relationship between councillors and staff
- What you will need to do as a councillor
- Decisions you might make as a councillor
- Qualities and skills of effective councillors
- Other things that are helpful to know
- Advice from the WA Electoral Commission
- Why stand for council?
- What should you do now?
- Support for candidates
Before you nominate complete the induction by going online to https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/local-government/local-governments/council-elections/local-government-candidate-induction
If you have any difficulties in completing the induction, please contact the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries via lgtraining@dlgsc.wa.gov.au or 9492 9762.
Chris Linnell
Returning Officer
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