Elected Members Annual Training

Training for Council Members

Section 5.126 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires each Council Member to complete training in accordance with regulations.

Regulation 35 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 currently prescribes that the course titled Council Member Essentials must be completed within 12 months of being elected.

The Council Member Essentials course consists of 5 modules as follows:

  • Understanding Local Government
  • Serving on Council
  • Meeting Procedures
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets

Training completed by Council Members each financial year is required to be published on the Shire’s website by the 31 July each year in accordance with Section 5.127 of the Local Government Act 1995.

TRAINING RECORDS

Cr Elsta Foy                                   Dated Elected:  19 October 2019

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 12 June 2020

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  11 June 2020
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  17 January 2020
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  11 June 2020
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  17 January 2020
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  12 June 2020

 

Cr Chris Mitchell                           Date Elected:    19 October 2019

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 18 May 2021

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  18 May 2021
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  21 August 2020
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  18 May 2021
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  20 August 2020
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  18 May 2021

 

Cr Bruce Rudeforth                      Date Elected:    19 October 2019

Council Member Essentials Course Completed:  30 November 2020

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  30 November 2020
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  20 January 2020
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  30 November 2020
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  21 January 2020
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  30 November 2020

 

Cr Peter Taylor                              Date Elected:    16 October 2021

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 28 March 2022

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  6 March 2022
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  14 March 2022
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  28 March 2022
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  14 March 2022
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  28 March 2022

 

Cr Nik Wevers                               Date Elected:    19 October 2019

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 29 June 2020

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  29 June 2020
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  19 January 2020
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  29 June 2020
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  19 January 2020
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  29 June 2020

 

Cr Desiree Male                             Date Elected:  16 October 2021

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 22 June 2022

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  20 June 2022
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  20 June 2022
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  20 June 2022
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  22 June 2022
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  20 June 2022

 

Cr Harold Tracey                           Date Elected:  16 October 2021

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 29 September 2022

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  29 September 2022
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  29 September 2022
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  5 March 2022
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  25 February 2022
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  29 September 2022

 

Cr Philip Matsumoto                      Date Elected:    16 October 2021

Council Member Essentials Course Completed: 14 October 2022

Module Name Training Provider Status Date Completed 
 Serving on Council  WALGA  Competent  24 June 2022
 Understanding Local Government  WALGA  Competent  22 June 2022
 Meeting Procedures  WALGA  Competent  27 June 2022
 Conflict of Interest  WALGA  Competent  24 June 2022
 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets  WALGA  Competent  14 October 2022

 

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