Understanding Local Government - eLearning Course

Course Outline

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Who should Attend?

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 50 minutes minutes.

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Course Summary

Course Length

45 minutes

Course Type

Tagged as: eLearning Courses

Location

Virtual classroom or in-house

Fees and Inclusions

Please contact us for course fees or a proposal

Contact Us

Please contact Peak Services for course fees or a proposal for onsite/in-house training.

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