Mandatory Training for Council Members

The legal requirements for training and development for Council Members are set out within Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) and Regulation 8AA of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013.

Council members are required to undertake the Mandatory Training within the first 12 months of their four-year term.

The Act requires a register relating to training and development of Council Members to be maintained by the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, or delegate.

Please refer to the register below for details of training undertaken.

Council Member Mandatory Training Register

Last updated September 2025.

The register will be updated on a quarterly basis.