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.
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:
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