So you want to be a Councillor? | Grafton
On Saturday September 4, 2020, 128 local councils in NSW will hold elections. This briefing will help anyone interested in becoming a Councillor gain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an elected member of Council.
We'll cover:
- The benefits and importance of Local Government
- Understanding the role of Council and the role of the Councillor
- A typical council structure
- Challenges of the role and how to meet them
- The importance of diverse representation on Council
- Importance of speaking out on key issues and how to do this confidently
- Meeting procedures and rules of debate
- Support available including information and networks
- Introduction to local government jargon and what it means
- Putting it together: making the commitment
Can't make it to Grafton? Reserve a spot for our Maclean candidate briefing on 15 July.
When
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Monday, 12 July 2021 | 01:00 PM
- 04:00 PM
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Monday, 12 July 2021 | 05:30 PM
- 08:30 PM
Location
Grafton Regional Art Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton, 2460, View Map
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158 Fitzroy St ,
Grafton 2460
Grafton Regional Art Gallery
158 Fitzroy St ,
Grafton 2460
So you want to be a Councillor? | Grafton