About this role
Local Government Legislators represent the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Local Government Legislator include:
- develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
- helps constituents with a range of problems
- introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
- issues policy directions to government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
- attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
- may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Local Government Legislator
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2 courses
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- 18 months – 2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available