Sector capability and good governance
Key issues: Democracy in action
Current situation
The practice of good governance underpins the success of the operations of our 79 Victorian councils.
What we need from the state government
- Establish an accredited Diploma of Local Government for Councillors to enable Councillors to increase their skills and knowledge to confidently lead their community and fulfill their role and responsibilities as defined by the Local Government Act 2020
- Pilot a Councillor Development Fund to provide all Councillors with equal access to participate in a comprehensive training and development program which extends across the domains of leadership experience and capability, councillor journey and early intervention and effective dispute resolution
- Fund the MAV to deliver a Coaching and Mentoring Program for Councillors which is tailored to the needs of individual councillors who identify support they require to carry out their role
- Support establishing an online Council Good Governance Information Hub which has a focus on good governance information through a range of e-learning modules and information resources which are specifically designed to meet the needs of Councillors and potential candidates in the 2024 council elections
- Fund a program of governance and culture reviews which are conducted by an external party to assist councils upon request. The information gathered through this program will enable a deeper understanding of leading frameworks and approaches and the support and training required across the sector to continually improve the standard of good governance practices.