Candidate Information Seminar Slide 1 TITLE OF PRESENTATION Presented by: Date: Venue: Candidate Information Seminar 2014 Council Elections.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Board Governance: A Key to Quality Organizations
Advertisements

Roles and Responsibilities. Collaborative Efforts to Improve Student Achievement Guidelines for developing integrated planning and decision making processes.
Local Government in your Community. Principal Member (Mayor or Chairperson) Councillors (from 6 – 21 depending on size/population of Council) Some Councils.
Catholic School Councils A summary of 19 page document listed on school website.
Auditing, Assurance and Governance in Local Government
Local Government Elections Candidate Briefing Session
Neighborhood Associations 101:
Briefing Session for Intending Candidates November 2014 Council Elections.
Conservation District Supervisor Accreditation Module 6: Responsibilities and Duties of A Supervisor.
YOUR ROLE AS A COUNCILLOR And achieving good governance
Local Government Elections 2011 STANDING FOR COUNCIL.
City of Marion Local Government Elections 2010 Candidate Briefing Session 6pm Tuesday 7th September 2010.
Local Elections [Insert you councils logo here] > Key Dates > Nomination Process > Requirements for becoming an elected member > Standing for election.
Candidate Information Seminar 1 Presented by:Meredith Nunan Date:25 August 2014 Venue:Council Chambers Candidate Information Seminar 2014 Council Elections.
Area Commissions Purpose Area commissions are established to afford additional voluntary citizen participation in decision-making in an advisory.
CHARITIES AND CAMPAIGNING Tom Murdoch, Senior Associate Charity and Social Enterprise.
COUNCILLORS, MAYOR & ADMINISTRATOR ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES.
C RANBOURNE E AST P RIMARY S CHOOL INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNCIL A GUIDE TO NEW AND CURRENT MEMBERS.
Introduction to School Council: a guide for prospective members.
1 CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work.
School Councils 101 Fall School Council Orientation Forum YRDSB 2009.
Standing for council. It is the level of government that is closest to the people in your community. It is responsible for making sure that everyone in.
Personnel Management for Soil & Water Conservation Districts Angela P
INDIANA UNIVERSITY Graduate and Professional Student Organization Elected Officers.
Presidents and Administration Mid America Council Friday, April 25th, 2014 Leadership Training Session.
April 2011 Board of Directors Orientation Orientation Board of Directors.
NSW Department of Education & Training NSW Public Schools – Leading the Way SELECTION PANEL PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS 2009 Procedural.
17 October 2015 Shire of Coolgardie Ordinary Election 17 October 2015 Shire of Coolgardie Ordinary Election.
Retha Britz Copyright 2013 All rights reserved for this presentation 1 Establishment and functioning of a REC Retha Britz.
Guidance for AONB Partnership Members Welsh Member Training January 26/
Roles and Responsibilities Of the library trustee NJLTA New Jersey Library Association.
STANDING FOR COUNCIL. WHAT IS LOCAL GOVERNMENT? It is the level of government that is closest to the people in your community It is responsible for making.
1 Local Government Representation and Elections Review July – October 2004.
1 GOVERNANCE in COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS Community Solutions- NESB Community Safety Development and Coordination Project Auspiced by Illawarra Forum Inc.
Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosure Forbes Shire Council Local Government By- Election (election of 1 Councillor) 9 May 2015.
KENYA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION DRAFT BILL Dr. Gladys Mwiti, PhD. CHAIRPERSON, KPsyA.
The Life of a Policy Council Member
Advanced Program in Auditing and Accounting Regulation Module 12 Enhancing Statutory Audit Quality from a Financial Regulator’s Perspective Presenter:
Introduction to School Council: a guide for prospective members.
Councillor Community Fund Isabell Procter Director of Resources Francis Fernandes Borough Secretary.
Corporate Governance.  According to King III, the board should: ◦ be responsible for the strategic direction and control of the company; ◦ set the values.
2013 Elections Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Making a Stand.
The future just isn’t what it used to be! Local Government Elections 2005.
StEP is divided into streams State Organisation Support Funding (SOS) Sport and Active Recreation Project Funding (SARP)
Committees. Executive Committee Terms of Reference Committee Type – standing Purpose -. Manage the business and technical affairs of Open Health Tools.
MUNICIPAL ORIENTATION IT’S SOONER THAN YOU THINK.
Regional Behavioral Health Boards Chapter 31, Title 39 Idaho Code.
Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015: Presentation to members of the media Sherry Perreault Head of Lobbying Regulation Standards in Public Office Commission.
Greater Essex County District School Board Regulation: School Councils Reference NO: R-AD-03 Principal Chris Mills.
1 Teacher Registration in South Australia Teacher Registration in South Australia.
AFSA Chapter Officer Training Module 1 Officer Roles and Responsibilities.
Corporate Governance Week 10 BUSN9229D Saib Dianati.
2017 SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL ELECTIONS AND BY-ELECTIONS Alberta Education Lavonne Adams and Alexander Blyth May 9, 2016.
GUIDELINES FOR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS – KEY CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES.
RESOURCES AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT SCRUTINY COMMITTEE Tuesday 17 th June 2003 RESOURCES DIRECTORATE Julie Alderson Executive Director Resources.
21 October 2017 City of Melville Ordinary Election
Accounting Standards Board Annual Report 2006
NMHIMSS Meet the Board & Committees May 26th, 2016
Progress Report from the Charter Committee
WARD COMMITTEE GUIDELINES 2016
Conducting Council Elections
Presentation on the Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament 07 September 2016.
AFSA Chapter Officer Training
SANIRE Branches Guidelines
National Governing and Leadership Structure
Are you a potential Candidate?
The role of the ECCP (1) The involvement of all relevant stakeholders – public authorities, economic and social partners and civil society bodies – at.
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Terms of Reference Overview Fall 2018
Presentation transcript:

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 1 TITLE OF PRESENTATION Presented by: Date: Venue: Candidate Information Seminar 2014 Council Elections

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 2 The role and functions of a Council Local Government Act 1999 s6, s7 & s8 Being a representative, informed and responsible decision-maker in the interests of its community Participating in public policy development and planning activities with the other spheres of Government Providing and co-ordinating services and facilities that benefit its area, ratepayers, residents and visitors

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 3 developing its community and resources in a socially just and sustainable manner providing for the welfare, well-being and interests of individual and groups within its community The role and functions of a Council Local Government Act 1999 s6, s7 & s8

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 4 The role and functions of a Council Local Government Act 1999 s6, s7 & s8 Representing the interests of its community to the wider community and other levels of Government. Planning at the local and regional level for the development and future requirements of its area. Managing, developing, protecting and conserving the environment. Regulating local activities such as building, keeping animals, parking, maintaining public health etc. Some of these responsibilities include a law enforcement role.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 5 The role of each sphere

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 6 Local Independence Interdependence Dependence StateFederal Relationship to other spheres of Government Councils work within the following inter-relationship with other spheres of government

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 7 Local Government Relationship with State & Federal Governments 68 Councils in South Australia Regional Bodies Local Government Association of SA Australian Local Government Association Federal Government State Government

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 8 In practice, what Councils do Governance Leadership Representation of the community Community planning & co-ordination Community participation Decision making Service provision Regulation Policy and planning with State and Federal Governments

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 9 Means of achieving this Revenue raising Resources – Community Assets Employment of staff Contracting Community leadership Volunteer programs Community development Capital Equipment Information

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 10 Option for Wards Council areas may be divided into wards Wards are electoral divisions for election of Council members If Council area is divided into wards, number of people represented by a Council Member (the ward quota) must not vary by more than 10% from other wards.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 11 Role of the Principal Member Preside at meetings of the Council Carry out civic and ceremonial duties Provide advice, if required, to the CEO between Council meetings regarding a decision of the Council Act as the principal spokesperson of the Council Deputy Mayor/Chairperson undertakes the role in absence of Principal Member.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 12 Role of a Council Member Local Government Act 1999 – s69 Member of Governing body – decisions through Council as a whole Represent the interests of all residents and ratepayers in the area. Provide community leadership and guidance Facilitate communication between the community and the Council These duties are also undertaken by the Mayor or Chairperson

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 13 Role of a Council Member - Continued Participate in Council debates, policy making and planning for the area. Review Council’s strategic and financial plan to ensure they are appropriate and effective. Review the Council's resource allocation, expenditure and activities, and effectiveness of its service delivery Membership of Council Committees and/or Council Development Assessment Panel.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 14 Development Assessment Panels Required to establish a Council Development Assessment Panel Assess and determine development applications Operate and decisions solely under Development Act, not Local Government Act Distinct from other functions of Council. Council is a ‘relevant authority’ under Development Act 1993

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 15 Role of the CEO and Staff Local Government Act s99 Assist Council Members in their policy and decision making process Provide advice and guidance of a professional, technical or social nature Action the business of Council on behalf of the elected body CEO responsible for staff matters and ensuring implementation of Council’s plans and policies.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 16 Role of the CEO and Staff - continued Provide for the good management of Council’s resources and ensure services are effective Operate within the policies of Council The CEO has specific responsibility for staff management On some issues relevant to the Senior Executive Officer, the CEO is required to consult with Council (Recruitment and selection)

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 17 Respective Roles Council Members have no legal role independent of the Council. It is the "body corporate" that makes the decisions of Council Council MembersSenior Officers Representing Community interests Policy Making Delegating Reviewing Advising Administering Accounting Supervising

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 18 What it takes to be an effective Council Member Energy Dedication Genuine concern for the wellbeing of the community Ability to communicate Courage to try Desire to make things happen Understanding of the job Willingness to learn new ways of doing things.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 19 What it takes to be an effective Council Member - continued Keep in touch with the community Be the community voice Prepare for meetings Attend meetings Commitment to the roleBUT Look after your health Recognise the limits you can physically and mentally cope with

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 20 Allowances and Expenses Council Members are entitled to an annual allowance and reimbursement of expenses Levels of allowances are determined by the independent Remuneration Tribunal The Remuneration Tribunal determination (July 2014) provides for allowances: - Between $5 700 pa and $ pa for Council Members (4x for Principle Members), depending on the Group in which the Council sits -Annual CPI adjustment. * A copy of the Remuneration Tribunal determination is available at allowances; allowances

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 21 Legal Issues Code of Conduct Register of Interests Conflict of Interest Protection of Members – civil liability

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 22 Periodic Elections The Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 provides that periodic elections to determine the membership of Council must be held at intervals of 4 years. A periodic election is held by voluntary postal voting Close of voting for 2014 LG elections is 5pm on Friday 7 November

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 23 Failure of an Election The election is for one vacancy and between the close of nominations and the close of voting, a nominated candidate dies ; or The election is for two or more vacancies and between the close of nominations and the close of voting, two or more candidates die. NOTE: a nominated candidate may only withdraw before the close of nominations An election wholly fails if:

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 24 Criteria for Election to Council Over 18 An Australian citizen; or a prescribed person who had been a member of a Council between 5 May 1997 & 1 January 2000; and an elector for the area; or a designated person representing a body corporate or group which has its name on the voters roll Be on the voters roll

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 25 Who is ineligible a State or Federal Parliamentarian an un-discharged bankrupt disqualified from holding office an employee of the Council a nominee for office in another Council area been sentenced to imprisonment or could become liable to serve the remainder of the sentence

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 26 Nominating for Council Collect a nomination kit from the Council Complete the nomination form and prepare the Candidate Profile Lodge the nomination form, Candidate Profile and candidate photograph (optional) with the Council’s Deputy Returning Officer/Council Liaison Officer after nominations open on 2 September and before nominations close at 12 noon on Tuesday 16 September 2014

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 27 Candidate Profile must be typed or printed not exceed 150 words in length be accurate and not be misleading; not contain offensive or obscene material must not refer to another person who has nominated as a candidate without their written consent must not comment on decisions or actions taken by the Council or of past or present Members of the Council must be signed and dated

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 28 Candidate Website Established by LGA under s.19A of LG (Elections) Act 1999 Contains the mandatory information submitted to the Electoral Commission on the nomination form including the candidate ‘profile’ (usually accompanied by a photo) Contains an optional candidate ‘statement’ in the form of a hyperlink.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 29 Withdrawing of Nominations To withdraw you must complete the appropriate form prior to the close of nominations.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 30 Rejection of Nomination The Returning Officer may reject a nomination if in their opinion the name under which the candidate is nominated: is obscene: or is frivolous; or has been assumed for an ulterior purpose; or no profile has been submitted.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 31 Publication of nominations Upon receipt of nominations, they are displayed in the Council offices. After close of nominations and within 16 days, nomination must be published. This usually occurs within 14 days due to the publication dates of the Government Gazette. The public notice will include the names of candidates and the positions they have nominated for. Whether in fact, an election is required.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 32 No contest If there are the same number of positions as candidates, those nominating will automatically be elected to the position

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 33 Electoral Material Must contain The name and address of the person authorising the material If the material is printed, the name and address of the printer If the material is published in a newspaper as a letter to the editor, the name and address of the writer MUST NOT contain inaccurate and misleading statements purporting to be fact

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 34 Illegal Practices The Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 outlines a number of illegal practices including: Violence, Intimidation and Bribery Dishonest artifices Interference with Statutory Rights Attempting to discover how people voted

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 35 Points to consider when campaigning Consider the issue/s you will promote during the campaign Consider how best to promote yourself - flyer, door knocking, stands at shopping centres, local media Plan your campaign strategy Read and comply with LGA Guidelines prior to affixing electoral signs eg on ETSA poles.

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 36 Points to consider when campaigning - continued All candidates must declare campaign donations within 30 days after the election (win or lose) Before the close of voting – 7 November 2014 Select and nominate scrutineers Plan for the celebrations after you are elected

Candidate Information Seminar Slide 37 Resources available to Candidates Local Government Association of SA Ph: Website: On the job training and support for Councillors Electoral Commission of SA Ph: Website: