This page has been developed to provide information to candidates, Councillors and members of the community regarding the role of Council and of Councillors.
Introduction to Local Government
Nine introductory modules covering Local Government in Tasmania. Each module runs for 10 to 15 minutes.
| Module | Video | Transcript |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Understanding Local Government | Watch (10 min) | PDF, 138 KB |
| 2. Governance and Roles | Watch (13 min) | PDF, 143 KB |
| 3. Planning, Budgeting and Engagement | Watch (13 min) | PDF, 78 KB |
| 4. Good Governance and Councillors | Watch (11 min) | PDF, 152 KB |
| 5. Councillor Conduct and Integrity | Watch (10 min) | PDF, 156 KB |
| 6. How Council Makes Decisions | Watch (11 min) | PDF, 156 KB |
| 7. Local Government Oversight | Watch (12 min) | PDF, 161 KB |
| 8. Councillors and the Workplace | Watch (8 min) | PDF, 70 KB |
| 9. Council as a Planning Authority | Watch (11 min) | PDF, 75 KB |
Huon Valley Council modules
These modules are specific to the operation of the Huon Valley Council and are provided to new Councillors as part of their induction, for viewing in the lead up to taking office. This allows new Councillors to ask questions and reduces the need for dedicated induction workshops, so the new Council can focus on the work ahead.
| Module | Video | Transcript |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Meeting Procedures Regulations Overview | Watch (13 min) | PDF, 138 KB |
| 2. Motions and Decision Making – Part 1 | Watch (9 min) | PDF, 94 KB |
| 3. Motions and Decision Making – Part 2 | Watch (11 min) | PDF, 96 KB |
| 4. Council Meeting Agenda Explained | Watch (15 min) | PDF, 152 KB |
| 5. Annual Report and Community Forum | Watch (10 min) | PDF, 94 KB |
| 6. The Annual General Meeting | Watch (11 min) | PDF, 96 KB |
| 7. Community Engagement | Watch (15 min) | PDF, 107 KB |
| 8. Public Participation – Part 1 | Watch (10 min) | PDF, 96 KB |
| 9. Public Participation – Part 2 | Watch (10 min) | PDF, 75 KB |
| 10. CEO Performance Review Committee | Watch (13 min) | PDF, 102 KB |
| 11. The Huon Valley Municipal Area By-law | Watch (14 min) | PDF, 75 KB |
Further information
Candidates and Councillors are also encouraged to enrol in the Learn to Lead in Local Government learning and development programme for Tasmanian Councils at: www.learntolead.tas.gov.au
Additional information is available from the Local Government Division of Tasmania website: www.dpac.tas.gov.au/government-information/local-government and the Local Government Association of Tasmania website www.lgat.tas.gov.au