Course Outline
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The Understanding Local Government eLearning course is suited to all Queensland local government officers. It has been developed and contextualised to the local government environment.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain an increased understanding of the three levels of government with a focus on Queensland local government.
eLearning Course Summary
Our eLearning course outlines the background of government in Australia, it’s purpose and areas of responsibility. This course may be used as part of councils induction process.
eLearning Course details
| eLearning Course Topics | |
|---|---|
| Local Government Overview | |
| Structure of Government | |
| Corporate and operational plans | |
| Code of Conduct | |
| Roles of councillors | |
| Local Government in the Broader Context | |
| Three layers of elected Government | |
| Federal, State and Local Governments explained | |
| Councils | |
| Queensland councils, responsibilities and powers | |
| Indigenous councils | |
| Structure of councils | |
| Planning for the Future | |
| Sustainability and framework | |
| The Corporate Plan and the Operational Plan | |
| Financial planning and the budget | |
| licy and local law making | |
| Councillors | |
| Strategic decision making | |
| Councillor roles explained | |
| Rights to information and separation of roles | |
| Services | |
| Statutory and discretionary services explained | |
| Revenue and expenditure | |
| Responsibilities | |
| Role of the CEO and delegations | |
| Staff responsibilities and Code of Conduct | |
| Employment practices and relevant legislation | |
| Staff discipline | |
| Delivery & Inclusions | |
| This online course has been developed by Peak Services. Courses can be delivered via your own Learning Management System or by access to the course on our LMS. Certificates of completion can be printed on successful completion of your online training program. Please contact us to discuss your course on 07 3000 2148 or email training@wearepeak.com.au | |
| Duration | |
| Approximately 45 minutes minutes. | |
Upcoming Dates:
Call Peak Training to discuss. (07) 3000 2148