- While there are no special qualifications or experience required to be on council, you should be passionate about your local community, commit to work as part of a team and engage in ongoing learning and development.
- The following information outlines some of the other qualities that may help you to be an effective council member.
Organisation and time management
- Being a council member involves a significant time commitment.
- If you are elected to council, you will need to be well-organised and manage your time effectively. Your council responsibilities may impact on your availability to do other things.
- Along with council and committee meetings, you may be expected to attend:
- workshops
- briefing forums
- citizenship ceremonies
- community events.
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