Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the behaviours and actions required of councillors in meeting their roles and responsibilities as elected representatives. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in remote and Indigenous communities and councils. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The role of elected members and senior management in leading and supporting their communities, and the identification of processes and solutions to meet the specific needs of communities, must be appropriately reflected. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit /s |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Demonstrate awareness of roles and responsibilities in the performance of council activities |
1.1. Roles and responsibilities of councillors, and their difference to those of council employees, are clarified and observed. 1.2. Protocols that meet council and legislative requirements are observed. 1.3. Limitations on council and councillors' jurisdiction are specified and clarified. |
2. Conduct productive meetings in line with compliance requirements |
2.1. Meeting procedures are followed and proceedings are recorded clearly. 2.2. Decision making is undertaken in accordance with agreed and accepted practices. 2.3. Situations that may result in conflicts of interest are identified. 2.4. Strategies to avoid conflicts of interest are implemented. 2.5. The requirement to act in accordance with legislation and the binding nature of council decisions are identified and observed. 2.6. Public communication is adapted to accommodate language and cultural differences. |
3. Uphold council's legislative responsibilities |
3.1. External influences are identified and standards are complied with. 3.2. Issues of potential or apparent conflict with other bodies are identified and investigated. 3.3. Procedures to support and action council decisions are adopted through delegation to council's administrative and specialist employees. |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Overview of assessment requirements |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Review and analysis of issues through understanding council's policies, decision-making processes and legislative responsibilities. Capacity to manage the separation of responsibilities between councillors and employed staff. Capacity to demonstrate respect for and represent the diversity of people's ethnic background, culture, customs, language and communication styles. |
Context of assessment |
In the workplace or a simulated work environment, possibly supported by classroom delivery, including remote or online. Assessment may encompass multiple elements in the workplace and utilise:
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Relationship to other units (prerequisite or co-requisite units ) |
Prerequisite units: nil. Co-requisite units: nil. |
Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance |
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables. |
Resource implications |
Access to a workplace, simulated environment or case studies including:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Councillor's roles and responsibilities may include : |
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Public communication may include : |
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External influences may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit Sector |
General Elective |
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Competency field
Competency Field |
co-requisite unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |