Group
Occupation
121331 Local Government Legislator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
121331 Local Government Legislator
Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.
Alternative titles
- Alderman
- Councillor
Specialisations
- Community Board Member (NZ)
- Mayor
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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