Local Government Legislators
Local Government Legislators represent the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.
- The Job
- The Facts
- Related Courses
What the job involves
- Develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
- Helps constituents with a range of problems
- Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
- Issues policy directions to government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
- Attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
- May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups