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The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) will host an election candidate information briefing webinar, to inform prospective candidates about the election process, the roles and responsibilities of local government, elected members and the council, together with the role of the DLGSC as the regulator of local government in WA. 

The webinar will be held on 6:00pm Monday 14 August 2023.

Presenters and topics:

• Minister for Local Government David Michael — the importance of local government in WA.
• WA Local Government Association President Karen Chappel — why being a councillor is important in our communities.
• WAEC WA Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy and WAEC Manager Election Events Phil Richards — the process and key dates on running to become a local government councillor in 2023.
• WALGA representatives — the purpose of local government and the role of an elected member.
• DLGSC representatives — the role of DLGSC as the regulator of Local Government Act and Regulations and key compliance provision for elected members and candidates, including code of conduct requirements.

As a participant, you will be able to ask questions of the representatives. Representatives will endeavour to answer your questions during the session or via email after.

Local governments are encouraged to promote the opportunity for community members to tune in to the webinar and also consider inviting interested community members to a viewing of the webinar at their premises. A recording of the webinar will also be available.

We look forward to your participation on 14 August 2023.

If you have any enquiries in the meantime, please contact James McGovern, WALGA Manager Governance and Procurement at jmcgovern@walga.asn.au or call 61 8 9213 2093.