Are you interested in representing your community as a Penrith Councillor?

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.

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.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Identify the key requirements for becoming a candidate

Identify the legislated role of a Councillor, Mayor and as a member of the governing body

Recognise how the Councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government

Address their key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a Councillor

Understand how Council and a Councillor’s role fits in with the local government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework

Identify key elements of Council meetings, code of conduct and conflict of interest

Registration is recommended to secure your spot!

For more information about the upcoming Local Government election visit: penrith.city/Council-Election