Pre-Election Candidate Briefing – Camden

Camden Council, in association with Local Government NSW, will be facilitating a Pre-Election Candidate Briefing on Monday, 29 July 2024 for those interested in becoming a Councillor to gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities as an elected member of Council.

It will be held at the Camden Council Administration Building Oran Park from 5:30pm

Councillors can play a key role in making decisions that influence both the short-term concerns and long-term strategic direction of their local community. It is a big commitment, and prospective Councillors need to know what will be expected of them – the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities.

This session is designed to provide those interested in becoming a candidate with the information they will need to make a considered decision.

Topics covered include:

• The key requirements for becoming a candidate
• The legislated role of a Councillor, Mayor and as a member of Council’s governing body
• How the Councillor role fits in with other roles and various levels of government
• Key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a Councillor
• The local government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
• Key elements of Council meetings, Code of Conduct and conflicts of interest.

The session will be conducted by experienced Local Government NSW facilitator, Maire Sheehan.

Please note that this free session is limited to 20 attendees. Registration to attend the session is essential.

If the session is booked out, you will have the opportunity to register for the waitlist and you will be contacted if a place subsequently becomes available.

Registration for the Pre-Election Candidate Briefing will close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 23 July 2024.

For more information on who can be a candidate and eligibility requirements, please visit the NSW Electoral Commission website.

If you have any questions or would like further information, contact Council’s Governance Team at mb.GovernanceTeam@camden.nsw.gov.au or call 13 CAMDEN (13 226 336).