Local Government Legislator

Description

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

Description

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

Tasks include

• Develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
• Represents the interests of constituents and advocates for their needs and concerns
• Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
• Issues policy directions to local government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
• Collaborates with officials to develop and implement policies and programs
• Attends community events and meetings to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion, and provide information on local government plans
• May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups