Local Government and You
Duration: Half day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)
Target Audience
All Council Staff
Overview
Previously called ‘Local Government – An Introduction’, this updated program includes new information about being a Public Officer under the Local Government Act 1999.
Working in the local government sector is a meaningful and a rewarding experience and an opportunity to build and grow local communities. Being part of the public service at the local level presents exciting opportunities and challenges to truly –
make a difference!
‘Local Government and You’ provides an overview of the Local Government sector and the important role it plays.
With the use of relevant local government case studies this program provides robust underpinning knowledge about the way Local Governments are constituted, the separation of roles between the Council and the Administration and the responsibilities of working in a compliance environment.
Key Learnings
- The different levels of government and why they exist;
- The separation of powers and duties;
- The role of Mayors, Councillors, the CEO and council employees (what it means to be a Public Officer);
- The impact Local Governments have on communities;
- How decisions are made about the services councils provide;
- The importance of protecting privacy and confidentiality and
- How you can contribute to a positive work culture while strengthening council and sector reputation within the community.
LGA Training also have a number of training offerings that may be of interest to council staff keen to further broaden their understanding of the Local Government sector:
Facilitator
Rowena McLean, Sector Development Director - LGA
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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Upcoming Short Courses
Name |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Cost (inc GST) |
|
Local Government and You |
2 June 2025 |
09:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Live virtual classroom |
$430.00 |
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