LOCAL Government NSW will be providing briefing sessions for intending candidates at the Local Government Election to be held in September 2016.
Byron Shire Council will be hosting two three-hour sessions:
Thursday 21 July
Council Chambers, Station Street, Mullumbimby
10.00am to 1.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Enquiries: Lisa Brennan 02 6626 7122
The sessions will enable those interested in becoming a councillor to gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities as an elected member of Council. At the end of the briefing participants will be able to:
- Identify the key requirements of becoming a councillor
- Recognise how the councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government
- Address key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a councillor
- Know how the councillor role fits in with the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
- Understand key elements of council meetings, including code of conduct and conflict of interest.