Access keys
|
Skip to primary navigation
|
Skip to secondary navigation
|
Skip to content
|
Skip to footer
|
Problems viewing this site
Home
|
Site map
|
Contact us
|
Help
|
Search
Department of
Infrastructure and Planning
About us
Our Minister
Our organisation
Contact us
Local Government
Corporate publications
Current initiatives
Media Centre
Community engagement
Freedom of Information
Employment
Consultations
Archive
Our responsibilities
Queries, Compliments and Complaints
To your council
To the Department
Local Government
Structural Reform
Commission's recommendations report
Rationale and maps
Factsheets
Financial reporting and accounting
History of the reform process
Local government staff info
Major policy decisions
Matters referred to ATO
Queensland Government information
Reform Implementation Regulation
Councils' toolbox
Local government directory
Full council directory
Summary of all councils
Council email list
Regional Organisation of Councils
Remuneration Tribunal
About the Tribunal
Tribunal determinations
Tribunal Report
Councillor Remuneration Consultation
Member profiles
Terms of Reference
Reimbursement of Expenses for Councillors
Making section 250AL submissions
Contact the Tribunal
Indigenous councils
About Indigenous Councils
Annual Financial Statements
Community governance improvement
Sound organisational leadership
Torres Strait Green Paper
Funding programs
Environmental health worker
SGFA program
About local government and councils
All about councils
Rates and valuations
Councils' accountability
Gold Coast City Council decisions
Concern process
Sustainability and Reporting
Other local government organisations
Local government links
So you want to be a councillor?
Module 1 - Introduction
Councillor's skills, knowledge & qualities
Self Assessment Tool
Why do I want to be a councillor?
Learn more about the role of councillor
Quick quiz
Module 2 - Standing for election in 2008
Eligibility for election
Ineligibility for election
Disclosing election gifts and donations
By-elections
Election of mayor, deputy mayor and councillors
Module 3 - Local Government in Queensland
Evolution of local government in Queensland
Local government today
The role of local government
Functions of local government
Legislative framework of local government
What councils do
Summary
Quick quiz
Module 4 - Councillor Roles and responsibilities
The small (p)olitical role of councillors
Roles of councillors and council staff
Councillors and council staff interactions
Role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Case Studies - Limitations on councillors' roles
Case Study 1
Case study 2
Delegations
Delegation to the Chief Executive Officer
Delegation to standing committees
Register of Delegations
Participating in Council meetings
Conflicts of interest
Public interest vs private interest
What is a conflict of interest?
Disclosing a conflict of interest?
What is a material personal interest?
Disclosing material personal interest
Register of Interests
Councillor codes of conduct
Code of Conduct for Candidates
Quick quiz
Module 5 - Corporate and financial management
The Councillors role in corporate planning
What is a corporate plan?
Contents of a corporate plan
Linkages with other plans
Annual budget
Accountability and annual reporting
Corporate governance and risk management
Quick quiz
Module 6 - Working with your community
Stakeholders in local government
Community engagement
Glossary
Contact us
Copyright
Disclaimer
Women in local government
All about women in local government
Women in Local Government Strategy Group
Professional Development Bursary
Previous recipients
Register of women in local government
Case study - Jean Ferris
Case study - Lorna Sherwood
Case study - Michelle McFadyen
Case study - Tonnia Plail
Other useful sites
Funding
Funding Program Details
Natural Disasters
Show Societies Grant
Queensland’s 150th Legacy Infrastructure Program
Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program
Queensland Fluoridation Capital Assistance Program
Other Funding Programs
Acknowledgement requirements
Producing signage
Using our logos
Downloading jpeg files
Downloading eps files
Acknowledgement statements
Producing plaques
Previous funding programs
Funding reform
Laws
Laws under review
Local Government
Local Government Legislation Review
Timeline
Contact Us
Training
What happens next?
FAQs
Local Laws
Local Laws Review
Review components
Consolidation
Redundant provisions
Anti-competitive provisions
Review scenarios
Step-by-step guide
Local laws database
Model Local Laws
Current Model Local Laws
Model Local Laws Review
Consultation 2008
Consultation 2007
Managing Cats and Dogs
Pet owners
Register your cat
Microchip your cat or dog
Regulated dogs
New legislation
Industry
Microchippers and vets
Authorised implanters
Pet shops
Permanent identification device registries
Local governments
Local government resources
Cat smart
Contacts
Pilot studies
Queensland household survey
Regulated dogs
A-Z listing
Finance Standard 2005 consultation
Resources
Local Government publications
Showcase
Local Government Bulletins
Local Government Bulletins 2008
Local Government Bulletins 2007
Local Government Bulletins 2006
Local Government Bulletins 2005
Local Government Bulletins 2004
Local Government Bulletins 2003
Local Government Bulletins 2002
Local Government Bulletins 2001
Local Law Digest
Model Code of Conduct
Draft Model Code of conduct 2005
Draft legislative proposals 2005
Protocol
Other Publications
Local Government Forms
Guidelines
About us
Our Minister
Our organisation
Contact us
Local Government
Corporate publications
Current initiatives
Media Centre
Community engagement
Freedom of Information
Employment
Consultations
Archive
Our responsibilities
Queries, Compliments and Complaints
To your council
To the Department
Home
About us
Our organisation
Our organisation
Text/HTML
USE MODULE ACTION MENU TO EDIT CONTENT
Page first version
Printer-Friendly