Penrith Councillor Pre-Candidate Information Session
Event description
Are you interested in representing your community as a Penrith Councillor? Â
Penrith City Council is hosting a FREE Penrith Councillor Pre-Candidate Information Session run by Local Government NSW (LGNSW) on Thursday 18 July 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Attendees will gain valuable information on the roles and responsibilities of a Councillor, how Council meetings are run and how to nominate as a candidate for the upcoming Local Government election.Â
The in-person session will be facilitated by David Evans, the former General Manager of Maitland City Council, who has over 50 years’ experience in local government. Â
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:Â
- Identify the key requirements for becoming a candidateÂ
- Identify the legislated role of a Councillor, Mayor and as a member of the governing bodyÂ
- Recognise how the Councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of governmentÂ
- Address their key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a CouncillorÂ
- Understand how Council and a Councillor’s role fits in with the local government Integrated Planning and Reporting frameworkÂ
- Identify key elements of Council meetings, code of conduct and conflict of interestÂ
Registration is recommended to secure your spot!Â
For more information about the upcoming Local Government election visit: penrith.city/Council-Election
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