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111311 · ANZSCO 2021

Local Government Legislator

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Managers

Classification

Major group
1Managers
Unit group
1113Legislators

Description

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Alternative titles

  • Alderman
  • Councillor

Specialisations

  • Community Board Member (NZ)
  • Mayor

Unit group

1113 · Legislators

Description

Legislators represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

Tasks include

  • developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
  • helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
  • investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
  • introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
  • issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
  • attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
  • may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
  • may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Occupations in this unit group

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