Assessment Panel Training for Elected Members
Duration: 2 hoursInvestment: $245 inc GST pp
Delivery: Face to Face & Virtual
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Please note: 2 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points are available for this session
Target Audience
Elected Members appointed to an Assessment Panel and their deputies; Elected Members who are considering nominating for Assessment Panel membership; Elected Members who are interested to understand more about the role of an Assessment Panel in the planning system.
Overview
Assessment panels play a critical role as a relevant authority in affording representors and proponents the opportunity to have their say on applications for planning consent for notifiable performance assessed development. Membership on an Assessment Panel for local Elected Members requires a sound knowledge of both their obligations under Codes of Conduct as well as an understanding of the state planning system under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.This training is designed to provide Elected Members who are Assessment Panel members or are considering membership with an overview of the planning system and processes, an understanding of the decision-making and operating procedures, and assistance with managing their responsibilities and dual role in both the local government sector and as an Assessment Panel member.
Key Learnings
- Overview of the system, including the role of the Assessment Panel
- Role of an Elected Member on an Assessment Panel
- Operating procedures
- Decision-making; understanding the Planning & Design Code
- Conditions and reserved matters
- Further processes (Assessment Manager reviews, appeals etc)
- Behavioural standards / code of conduct
Facilitator
Gavin Leydon, Principal – Planning, Development and Environment – Norman Waterhouse LawyersGavin leads the firm’s Planning, Development and Environment Team and is a specialist in property development, urban and regional planning, environmental and administrative law.
Additional Information
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an ‘In-house eQuote’.
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
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