Election Candidate Information Briefing Webinar - 18 August 2021

WALGA will once again 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 range of 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

• Conflicts of Interest

• New Code of Conduct Behaviour Provisions Relating to Candidates

• Induction and Council Member Essentials Training

In keeping with our webinar tradition, there will be opportunity for participants to engage by asking questions that we will endeavour to answer during the session. Please find the registration link for the Candidate Information webinar here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LpmCb9fWSsSPwtGWDDsyWA

We look forward to your participation on 18 August and direct any enquiries to James McGovern, WALGA Manager Governance and Procurement at jmcgovern@walga.asn.au or call 9213 2093.