Council Member Mandatory Training
Completion of mandatory training is a statutory obligation for all (continuing and new) council members. Every council member must undertake mandatory training within the first 12 months of their term and complete mid-term refresher workshops.
The LGA Training Standards for Council Members provides a community leadership competency framework, defining the key capabilities required to perform the council member role, the core modules and anticipated learning objectives and outcomes.
View the LGA Training Standard for Council Members
Mandatory Training Testimonials
LGA Training were pleased to deliver mandatory training to a range of metro and regional councils throughout 2023. Here is what some of our members had to say:
“Generated valuable discussion and exchange of ideas among elected members and staff. The session was engaging and very beneficial” Council member, ‘Council Leadership Workshop’ delivered at a regional council.
“The interactive style gave everyone a chance to contribute. A valuable workshop that built and strengthened relationships. Executive staff member, ‘Council Leadership Workshop’, delivered at a regional council.
LGA Training’s mandatory training offer
Mid-term Refresher training (Inhouse sessions)
LGA Training has been rolling out its inhouse Mid-term Refresher training to the sector since May 2024. Bookings are open until early 2025.
For further information about this training please click here.
To request a quote for an inhouse session please email training@lga.sa.gov.au
Mandatory training catch-up sessions (Open sessions)
For council members elected after the 2022 elections by Supplementary Election or ‘Count-back’, LGA Training has scheduled a suite of catch-up training sessions, to assist them meet their mandatory training requirements. This training also meets the requirements of council members who need to complete their mid-term refresher modules.
This training has been scheduled for Friday 28th March 2025.
Please click on the links below to book:
Mandatory Behaviour catch-up session
Mandatory Civic and Legal catch-up session
Mandatory financial management catch-up session
Other training
LGA Training Standard for Council Members also provides guidance about the on-going personal and professional development of council members.
Please view our list of non-mandatory post-election training.
LGA Training look forward to working with you, our valued members, to assist you with all your training needs.