Training for Council Members

Elected members have a unique and challenging role performing their functions under the Act. Council recognises the value of training and continuing professional development to build and supplement Councillor skills and experience. Council adopted a Councillor Training & Professional Development policy at the 23 July 2020 Ordinary Council meeting. 

Section 5.126 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires each Council Member to complete training in accordance with regulations. This came into effect on 9 August 2019. Regulation 35 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 currently prescribes that the course titled Council Member Essentials must be completed within 12 months of being elected.

The Council Member Essentials course consists of 5 modules as follows:

  • Understanding Local Government
  • Serving on Council
  • Meeting Procedures
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets

Training completed by Council Members each financial year is required to be published on the Shire’s website by the 31 July each year in accordance with Section 5.127 of the Local Government Act 1995. 

Updated 22 November 2023.

SHIRE OF NANNUP ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING

 

Unit of Competency Name

Objective

Competency Outcome

Cr Cheryle Brown
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 8/07/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 16/07/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 9/07/2020
  Conflicts of Interest Essential Training Competent - 9/07/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets  Essential Training Competent - 7/07/2020

Cr Christopher Buckland
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 21/12/2021
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 11/04/2022
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 21/03/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 07/03/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 11/04/2022

Cr Tony Dean
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 14/10/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 13/10/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 13/10/2020
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 14/10/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 26/08/2020

Cr Patricia Fraser
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 1/10/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 30/09/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 2/10/2020
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 2/10/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 5/10/2020

Cr Ian Gibb
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 29/12/2021
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 10/08/2024
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 09/10/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 12/10/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training  Competent - 10/08/2024

Cr Charles Gilbert
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 09/07/2022
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 05/07/2022
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 02/07/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 30/06/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 07/07/2022

Cr Vicki Hansen
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 13/01/2022
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 12/06/2022
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 3/06/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 3/06/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 13/06/2022

Cr Bob Longmore
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 9/08/2022
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 26/09/2022
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 8/09/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 13/09/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 8/10/2022