Country-based elected members in Western Australia will be offered training to build their skills and improve governance and decision-making.
Local Government Minister David Templeman and Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan today announced the $420,000 program, which is being rolled out this month.
The program will enhance the unique strategic position that elected members in country local governments have in the State’s diverse regions.
Training will be delivered by WALGA to all 12 country zones ensuring that all country local government elected members will be able to attend training within their own region.
The units being offered are ‘building blocks’ towards a Diploma in Local Government and will give country local government elected members a good foundation to pursue further training and professional development in any aspect of their role as an elected member.