Local Government Legislator – ANZSCO 111311

Local Government Legislators represent the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

• Alderman (Aus)
• Councillor

Specialisations

• Community Board Member (NZ)
• Mayor

Group: 1113 Legislators

Description

Represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.

Tasks

• Developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
• Helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
• Investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
• Introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
• Issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
• Attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
• May serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
• May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupations in this Group

• 111311 Local Government Legislator
• 111312 Member of Parliament
• 111399 Legislators nec