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Council is committed to the continuing professional development of council members to provide them with the skills and knowledge to perform their roles as leaders in their community.
Under section 5.126 of the Local Government Act 1995 all council members must complete five modules of the compulsory training course Council Member Essentials within 12 months of being elected, unless exempt.
The Shire is required to report on who has completed the compulsory training.
Cr James Martin - President
Compulsory Training
Cr Martin was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 19 October 2020.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
23 September 2020 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
22 September 2020 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
15 September 2020 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
14 September 2020 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
22 September 2020 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| The Role of Mayors and Presidents |
WALGA |
24 November 2021 |
2020/2021
Nil
2019/2020
Nil
Cr Paige McNeil - Deputy President
Compulsory Training
Cr McNeil is required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
16 November 2021 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
29 November 2021 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
18 November 2021 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
16 November 2021 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
9 December 2021 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Local Government Convention and Gala Dinner |
WALGA |
4 October 2022 |
| Oversee Local Government Asset Management (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
10 August 2022 |
| Analyse Financial Reports and Budget (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
4 July 2022 |
| Strategic Policy Development (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
14 October 2022 |
2021/2022
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Contribution to High Level Strategic Decision Making (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
30 June 2022 |
| Perform Elected Member Functions (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
31 May 2022 |
| Meet Elected Member Responsibilities (Diploma of Local Government) |
WALGA |
9 May 2022 |
| The Role of Mayors and Presidents |
WALGA |
24 November 2021 |
Cr John Daw
Compulsory Training
Cr Daw is not required to complete Council Member Essentials. He is exempt as a Diploma of Local Government has been completed
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
16 April 2019 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum |
WALGA |
22 September 2021 |
| Heads of Agencies Breakfast |
WALGA |
20 September 2021 |
| Local Government Conference |
WALGA |
20 September 2021 |
| Manage Policy Development |
WALGA |
10 May 2021 |
| Manage Assets Sustainably |
WALGA |
5 May 2021 |
| Contribute to Land Use Planning |
WALGA |
26 April 2021 |
| Manage Conflict |
WALGA |
18 February 2021 |
| Provide Leadership within the Council and Community |
WALGA |
18 February 2021 |
| Conduct work within a Compliance Framework |
WALGA |
16 February 2021 |
| Undertake Councillor Roles and Responsibilities |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Perform the Role of an Elected Member |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Contribute to Effective Decision Making |
WALGA |
27 January 2021 |
| Develop and Implement Strategic Plans |
WALGA |
22 January 2021 |
2020/2021
Nil
2019/2020
Nil
Cr Doug Jeans
Compulsory Training
Cr Jeans was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 19 October 2019.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
|
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
|
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
|
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
|
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
|
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
Nil
2020/2021
Nil
2019/2020
Nil
Cr Amy Collins
Compulsory Training
Cr Collins was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 19 October 2019.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
25 August 2020 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
22 September 2020 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
1 June 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
23 August 2020 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
23 August 2020 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
Nil
2020/2021
Nil
2019/2020
Nil
Cr Matthew Corica
Compulsory Training
Cr Corica was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 19 October 2019.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
2 October 2020 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
5 October 2020 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
28 September 2020 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
27 September 2020 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
3 October 2020 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
Nil
2020/2021
Nil
2019/2020
Nil
Cr Neridah Zlatnik
Compulsory Training
Cr Zlatnik was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
25 March 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
12 May 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
29 April 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
27 April 2022 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
8 December 2021 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Strategic Policy Development |
WALGA |
10 October 2022 |
| Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders |
WALGA |
6 October 2022 |
| CEO Performance Review |
WALGA |
1 February 2023 |
| Strategic Decision Making (IPR) |
WALGA |
27 February 2023 |
2021/2022
Nil
Cr Luke Ellery
Compulsory Training
Cr Ellery was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
24 May 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
22 March 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
24 May 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
14 December 2021 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
27 March 2022 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
Nil
Cr Trish Cook
Compulsory Training
Cr Cook was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
20 January 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
26 January 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
20 January 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
26 January 2022 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
1 February 2022 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| 2022 WALGA Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum |
WALGA |
5 October 2022 |
| Emergency Management Foundations for Local Government |
WALGA |
29 September 2022 |
2021/2022
Nil
Cr Jo Cicchini
Compulsory Training
Cr Cicchini was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
10 February 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
22 July 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
11 February 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
11 February 2022 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
2 May 2022 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Local Government Convention |
WALGA |
4 October 2022 |
| Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum |
WALGA |
5 October 2022 |
2021/2022
Nil
Cr Karen Beale
Compulsory Training
Cr Beale was required to complete the compulsory training modules by 16 October 2022.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
10 February 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
10 May 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
11 February 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
10 February 2022 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
WALGA |
28 February 2022 |
Professional Development
2022/2023
Nil to date
2021/2022
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| WA Tourism Council Conference |
WA Tourism |
21-22 June 2022 |
Cr Claire Hurst
Compulsory Training
Cr Hurst is required to complete the compulsory training modules by 1 July 2023.
| Training |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| Understanding Local Government |
WALGA |
1 September 2022 |
| Serving on Council |
WALGA |
16 September 2022 |
| Meeting Procedures |
WALGA |
2 September 2022 |
| Conflicts of Interest |
WALGA |
1 September 2022 |
| Understanding Financial Report and Budgets |
|
|
Professional Development
2022/2023
| Professional Development |
Provider |
Date Completed |
| 2022 WALGA Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum |
WALGA |
5 October 2022 |