Thinking about becoming a Councillor?

Local government plays an important role in shaping the places where we live, work and connect. The Future Councillor Information Session provides an opportunity to learn more about representing your community and contributing to decisions that shape the future of Clarence.

This free information session offers an overview of what it is like to serve as an elected member and what prospective candidates can expect during the election process.

Topics include:

  • the purpose and responsibilities of local government
  • the role of councillors in representing community interests
  • how councils make decisions and set priorities
  • working effectively within a council environment
  • understanding the election process and candidate requirements
  • the broader local government sector and support available to elected members
  • fostering respectful leadership and positive community engagement

Whether you’re considering nominating in the future or simply want to learn more about local government, the session provides a valuable introduction to the role of elected members and the local government sector.

Presentation slides

The presentation slides from the session will be available to download below.

Future Councillor Information SessionDownload

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