Candidate Election Webinar

Published on Wednesday, 11 August 2021 at 2:01:40 PM

WALGA will be hosting an Election Candidate Information Briefing webinar to inform prospective candidates about the roles and responsibilities of Local Government, Councillors and the Council.

This will be held on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 commencing at 5.00pm.

The webinar will cover the following topics, with the aim of preparing successful election candidates for life as an Elected Member:

  • Purpose of Local Government
  • Role of the Council and Council Members
  • Playing Your Role on Council
  • Declarations of Interest
  • New Code of Conduct Behaviour Provisions Relating to Candidates
  • Induction and Council Member Essentials Training

There will be an opportunity for participants to engage by asking questions that WALGA will endeavour to answer during the session.

To register please contact Sheree Thomas at the Shire for the Zoom Webinar Register Link or see the Shire’s Facebook page.

WALGA will also be recording the webinar for those unable to attend the live broadcast and this will be made available on the WALGA website shortly afterwards, together with responses to the questions raised by participants during the webinar.

David Blurton
Chief Executive Officer