Hit the Ground Running – 2022
Under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation), councils ensured that induction training is delivered to councillors who have been elected for the first time and refresher training for councillors who are re-elected, within 6 months of their election. To assist councils in the delivery of their councillor induction and refresher training, the Office of Local Government (OLG) held a series of “Hit the Ground Running” webinars during early 2022. These webinars provided councillors with essential information to serve their community and fulfil their civic responsibilities.
The “Hit the Ground Running” webinars focused on the key elements of a councillor’s role and responsibilities. All councillors both new and returning were strongly encouraged to participate in the “Hit the Ground Running” webinars. They provided essential information to support councillors in serving their community and fulfilling their responsibilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Webinar – Roles and Responsibilities – MP4
- 2021 Councillor Handbook – PDF
- Certificate of Attendance (Roles and Responsibilities)– PDF
- Slides – Roles and Responsibilities – PDF
Making the most of Meetings
- Webinar – Making the most of Meetings – MP4
- Meeting Madness – WMV
- Code of Meeting Practice
- Certificate of Attendance (Making the most of Meetings) – PDF
- Slides – Making the Most of Meetings – PDF
Integrated Planning and Reporting
- Webinar – Integrated Planning and Reporting – MP4
- Certificate of Attendance (Integrated Planning and Reporting) – PDF
- Integrated Planning and Reporting
Risk Management and Internal Audit
There were a number of contributions made to the chat box for the webinar on internal audit and risk management. If people wish to discuss these further they may contact the OLG’s council governance team on 02 4428 4100 or by email to olg@olg.nsw.gov.au.
- Webinar – Risk Management and Internal Audit – MP4
- Certificate of Attendance (Risk Management and Internal Audit) – PDF
- Risk Management and Internal Audit
- Slides – Risk Management and Internal Audit Framework – PDF
The governing body and financial management of councils
- Webinar – The governing body and financial management of councils – MP4
- Webinar – The governing body and financial management of councils – PDF
- Certificate of Attendance (The governing body and financial management of councils) – PDF
Appropriate conduct and ethical decision-making
- Webinar – Appropriate Conduct and Ethical decision making – MP4
- Webinar – Appropriate Conduct and Ethical decision making – PDF
- Certificate of Attendance (Appropriate Conduct and Ethical Decision Making) – PDF
Working together
- Webinar – Working together – MP4
- MindTools – How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?
- Certificate of Attendance (Working Together) – PDF
Metro Strategic Planning
- Webinar – Metro Strategic Planning – Part 1 – MP4
- Webinar – Metro Strategic Planning – Part 2 – MP4
- Councillor Webinar – Strategic Planning – PDF
- Certificate of Attendance (Metro Strategic Planning) – PDF
Local and Regional Strategic Planning
- Webinar – Local and Regional Strategic Planning – MP4
- Certificate of Attendance (Local and Regional Strategic Planning) – PDF
Crown Lands, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Rights
- Webinar – Crown Lands, Native Title and Aboriginal Land Rights – MP4
- Webinar – Crown Lands/Office of Local Government Councillor Induction – PDF
- Quick Reference Guide to Native Title for Councillors
- Introduction to Native Title for Councillors
- Certificate of Attendance (Introduction to Crown Land, Native Title and Aboriginal Landrights) – PDF
Water: Make it your business
- Webinar – Water make it your business – MP4
- Certificate of Attendance (Water make it your business) – PDF
Ongoing Professional Development