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Determine rates and charges

Determine rates and charges

Unit of competency
National Code
LGACOR003
State Code
ODA37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine rates and charges as an elected member in local government.This unit applies to individuals who have been elected to office in local government including councillors and mayors.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for determining rates and charges.
  • 1.1. Read and interpret legislation to determine rates and charges requirements relevant to elected members.
  • 1.2. Collaborate with other elected members to identify rates and charges issues.
  • 1.3. Source, interpret, discuss, analyse and report on information that informs rates and charges determination decisions.
2. Adopt rates and charges.
  • 2.1. Propose, evaluate and discuss alternative rates and charges determination solutions.
  • 2.2. Review proposed rates and charges determination decisions to determine implications for implementation.
  • 2.3. Support rates and charges determination decisions that represent and promote community interests.
  • 2.4. Collaborate with other elected members to make informed rates and charges determination decisions.
  • 2.5. Interpret, review and adopt long term financial strategy, annual budget and revenue policy to ensure financial sustainability of the council.
  • 2.6. Levy rates and charges by resolution at annual budget meeting.
3. Review rates and charges decisions.
  • 3.1. Monitor, discuss, analyse and report on implementation and outcomes of rates and charges determination decisions.
  • 3.2. Collaborate with other elected members to instigate reviews where rates and charges determination decision outcomes are not met.
  • 3.3. Analyse own contribution to rates and charges determination decision making to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGO6 LGA50220 Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member Qualification