Elected Member Training

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

Continuing Professional Development in accordance with Section 5.128 of the Act the Council is required to adopt a policy relating to the continuing professional development of Elected Members. At its meeting held 25 June 2020, Council resolved (C/0620/021) to adopt Elected Member Continuing Professional Development Council Policy.

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.

Relevant Person Position Reporting Period Title of Training Training Type Provider Delivery Mode Status Required Training Completion Date Date Completed
MCLEAN Damian John President 2019/20   Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Yet Available 19/10/2020  
MCLEAN Damian John President 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information  recorded    
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2019/20   Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not required to complete mandatory training    
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information recorded    
BATES Alwyn Councillor  2019/20   Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not required to complete mandatory training    
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information recorded    
WEST Lalla Councillor 2019/20   Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Yet Available 19/10/2020  
WEST Lalla Councillor 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information recorded    
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2019/20   Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Yet Available 19/10/2020  
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information recorded    
PORTER Julie Councillor 2019/20   Mandatory Training  WALGA Online Not Yet Available     
PORTER Julie Councillor 2019/20    Professional Development      No training information recorded    
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2019/20   Mandatory Training  WALGA Online Not Yet Available    
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2019/20   Professional Development     No training information recorded    
MCLEAN Damian John President  2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training  WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 29/07/2020
MCLEAN Damian John President 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 30/09/2020
MCLEAN Damian John  President 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 16/12/2020
MCLEAN Damian John  President 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020   3/02/2021
MCLEAN Damian John  President  2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   23/09/2020
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   30/09/2020
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online  Not Complete    
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete     3/02/2021
JONES Andrew Deputy  President 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online  Not Complete    
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   23/10/2020
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   30/09/2020
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   16/12/2020
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete     3/02/2021
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete    
WEST Lalla Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 29/07/2020
WEST Lalla Councillor 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
WEST Lalla Councillor 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 16/12/2020
WEST Lalla Councillor 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020   3/02/2021
WEST Lalla Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 29/07/2020
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 30/09/2020
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020   3/02/2021
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
PORTER Julie Councillor 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 30/09/2020
PORTER Julie Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 29/07/2020
PORTER Julie Councillor 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 16/12/2020
PORTER Julie Councillor 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020   3/02/2021
PORTER Julie Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete 19/10/2020  
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   29/07/2020
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2020/21 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   30/09/2020
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2020/21 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   16/12/2020
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2020/21 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete     3/02/2021
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2020/21 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Not Complete    
MCLEAN Damian John President 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 28/07/2021
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2021/22 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 20/12/2021
JONES Andrew Deputy President 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   28/07/2021
BATES Alwyn Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete   28/07/2021
WEST Lalla Councillor 2021/22 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 20/12/2021
WEST Lalla Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 28/07/2021
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2021/22 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 20/12/2021
FRAZER Joylene Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 20/12/2021
PORTER Julie Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 28/07/2021
FRAZER Debra Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 19/10/2020 28/07/2021
Thomas Preston Councillor 2021/22 Conflicts of Interest Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 16/10/2022 12/07/2022
Thomas Preston Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Local Government Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 16/10/2022 12/07/2022

Thomas Preston

 Councillor 2021/22 Serving on Council Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 16/10/2022 13/07/2022
Thomas Preston Councillor 2021/22 Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 16/10/2022 13/07/2022

 Thomas Preston

 Councillor 2021/22 Meeting Procedures Mandatory Training WALGA Online Complete 16/10/2022 13/07/2022