Understanding Local Government provides council members with the relevant information they require to serve as a council member. This course provides participants with an understanding of the composition, structure and operational functions of government, and in particular Western Australian Local Governments.
As a result of completing this program, participants should be able to:
- understand how Local Government fits into the structure of government in Australia
- understand the roles, functions and objectives of Western Australian Local Governments
- distinguish between the strategic role of the council and the day to day role of the Local Government administration; and
- understand the democratic process of how councils are established.