{"id":18712,"date":"2020-08-19T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T05:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themooraboolnews.com.au\/?p=5282"},"modified":"2024-02-02T23:37:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:37:32","slug":"gate-opens-for-council-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/gate-opens-for-council-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Gate opens for council candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Helen Tatchell<\/p>\n

On your marks, get set\u2026.GO.
\nMandatory training for Council candidates is now open for all those thinking of standing within Moorabool Shire.
\nThe online course is free and will take about one hour to complete and, is now a requirement prior to nominations closing for candidates on Monday 21 September, 5pm.
\nDeveloped and delivered by Local Government Victoria, the online Local Government Candidate Training is a \u2018must-do\u2019 for anyone wishing to run for election.
\nThe course covers vital information all candidates need to know about being a councillor, including understanding a conflict of interest, a code of conduct and what support is available to help do the role.
\nMoorabool Mayor David Edwards said Council also offers comprehensive training of all new councillors.
\n\u201cMy view is I am not sure how this online training will compare to what we already have, what extra value it provides because of the extensive training provided by Council once a person has been elected,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cOur previous and current candidate information sessions and training covered all governance and related aspects. I am not sure of the point of this online training.\u201d
\nCr Edwards said Council training for elected candidates included budget processes, reading and understanding budgets, social media training and government meeting procedures.
\n\u201cWe offer a significant amount of training.\u201d
\nAs a result of the State Government\u2019s new Local Government Act 2020, this year is the first time all candidates, including serving Councillors, need to complete training before nominating to stand for Council.
\nThe online training can be accessed at<\/p>\n

www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au\/council-governance\/candidate-training<\/a><\/p>\n

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