Local Government Induction

Introduction

The focus of this module is:

  • An overview of local government
  • The history
  • Size, shape, and statistics
  • The structure and functions
  • Alliances of local government
 

Internal Relationships

The focus of this module is:

  • The roles of elected members
  • The roles of council staff
  • The relationship and interactions between councillors and staff
 

Council Meetings

The focus of this module is:

  • Council meeting types
  • The roles people play at council meetings
  • Processes and terms
  • The interaction between councillors and staff at council meetings
 

Council Operations

The focus of this module is:

  • Council services
  • Variations in services by different councils
 

Engaging with the Community

The focus of this module is:

  • Who are the community
  • Community engagement
  • Core Values and principles
  • The engagement process and engagement methods 
 

Planning and Reporting

The focus of this module is:

  • Integrated Planning and Reporting
  • Other council reports
 

Financial Management

The focus of this module is:

  • Revenue
  • Expenditure
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Reporting  
 

Governance

The focus of this module is:

  • Ethics and values
  • Risk management
  • The decision making process
  • Monitoring and reviewing
 

Human Resources

The focus of this module is:

  • Council structure
  • Salaries and entitlements
  • Policies and procedures
  • The disciplinary process

Work Health and Safety

The focus of this module is:

  • The Work Health and Safety Act
  • Roles under the Act
  • Risk management
  • Workplace safety guidelines