Training for Council Members

Elected members have a unique and challenging role performing their functions under the Act. Council recognises the value of training and continuing professional development to build and supplement Councillor skills and experience. Council adopted a Councillor Training & Professional Development policy at the 23 July 2020 Ordinary Council meeting. 

Section 5.126 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires each Council Member to complete training in accordance with regulations. This came into effect on 9 August 2019. Regulation 35 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 currently prescribes that the course titled Council Member Essentials must be completed within 12 months of being elected.

The Council Member Essentials course consists of 5 modules as follows:

  • Understanding Local Government
  • Serving on Council
  • Meeting Procedures
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets

Training completed by Council Members each financial year is required to be published on the Shire’s website by the 31 July each year in accordance with Section 5.127 of the Local Government Act 1995. 

Updated 30 September 2025.

SHIRE OF NANNUP ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING

 

Unit of Competency Name

Objective

Competency Outcome

Cr Cheryle Brown
CEO Performance Review Training Optional Training Competent - 28/03/2025
Induction for New Elected Council Members Optional Training Competent - 24/10/2024
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 8/07/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 16/07/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 9/07/2020
  Conflicts of Interest Essential Training Competent - 9/07/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets  Essential Training Competent - 7/07/2020

 

Cr Lynette Curtis
CEO Performance Review Training Optional Training Competent - 28/03/2025
Induction for New Elected Council Members Essential Training Competent - 24/10/2024
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 21/01/2025
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 20/01/2025
  Meeting Procedures Essential Training Competent - 02/01/2025
  Conflicts of Interest Essential Training Competent - 19/11/2025
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 21/01/2025

Cr Tony Dean
CEO Performance Review Training Optional Training Competent - 28/03/2025
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 14/10/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 13/10/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 13/10/2020
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 14/10/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 26/08/2020

Cr Patricia Fraser
Induction for New Elected Council Members Optional Training Competent - 24/10/2024
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 1/10/2020
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 30/09/2020
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 2/10/2020
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 2/10/2020
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 5/10/2020

Cr Ian Gibb
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 29/12/2021
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 10/08/2024
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 09/10/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 12/10/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training  Competent - 10/08/2024

Cr Timothy Sly
Induction for New Elected Council Members Essential Training Competent - 24/10/2024
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training  
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 03/01/2025
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 27/12/2025
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 14/11/2025
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 06/01/2025

Cr Vicki Hansen
Heritage Values Planning Optional Training Competent - 01/04/2025
CEO Performance Review Training Optional Training Competent - 28/03/2025
Induction for New Elected Council Members Optional Training Competent - 24/10/2024
  Understanding Local Government Essential Training Competent - 13/01/2022
  Serving on Council Essential Training Competent - 12/06/2022
  Meeting Procedures  Essential Training Competent - 3/06/2022
  Conflicts of Interest  Essential Training Competent - 3/06/2022
  Understanding Financial Reports & Budgets Essential Training Competent - 13/06/2022