Councillor Induction Guide

All prospective candidates should note that Federation’s induction program will commence in October 2024, with a schedule of activities planned through to December 2024. The induction sessions are compulsory and attendance for all Councillors, both new and returning is required.

The full Councillor induction guide will be added in August.

Key Dates

Date Activity
Tuesday, 8 October 9 am to 5 pm

Induction Session 1

Tuesday, 15 October 9.30 am to 5 pm

First Council Meeting (Oath and Affirmation of Office and Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elections

Induction Session 2

Monday, 21 October 4 pm to 6 pm

Briefing Session

Public Forum (TBC)

Tuesday, 22 October 9.30 am to 5 pm

Council Meeting

Councillor Workshop

Wednesday, 23 October 9 am to 4.30 pm

Induction Session 3 Facilitator Emma Broomfield - Localé Learning

Thursday, 24 October 9 am to 4.30 pm

Induction Session 4 Facilitator Emma Broomfield - Localé Learning

Tuesday, 5 November 9 am to 5 pm

Induction Session 5
Tuesday, 12 November 9 am to 5 pm
Induction Session 6

Sunday, 17 November to Tuesday, 19 November

LGNSW Annual Conference - General Manager, Mayor and Councillor (to be nominated at 22 October meeting

Monday, 25 November 4 pm to 6 pm

Briefing Session

Public Forum (TBC)

Tuesday, 26 November 9.30 am to 5 pm

Council Meeting

Councillor Workshop

Tuesday, 3 December 9 am to 5 pm

Induction Session 7

Monday, 16 December 4 pm to 6 pm

Briefing Session

Public Forum (TBC)

Tuesday, 17 December 9.30 am to 5 pm

Council Meeting

Councillor Workshop