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Contribute to high level strategic decision making

Contribute to high level strategic decision making

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAMEM003
State Code
ODA23
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to high level strategic decision making 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 high level strategic decision making.
  • 1.1. Collaborate with other elected members to identify strategic organisational and community issues.
  • 1.2. Prioritise organisational and community issues requiring high level strategic decision making within financial and resource limitations.
  • 1.3. Source, interpret, discuss, analyse and report on information that informs high level strategic decisions.
  • 1.4. Interpret legislation to identify and comply with mandatory requirements for community consultation.
2. Participate in high level strategic decisions.
  • 2.1. Propose, evaluate and discuss alternative solutions.
  • 2.2. Analyse the political, social and economic environment and take into account emerging trends and current and possible future goals of the organisation.
  • 2.3. Review proposed high level strategic decisions to determine implications for implementation.
  • 2.4. Support high level strategic decisions that represent and promote community interests.
  • 2.5. Collaborate with other elected members to make informed high level strategic decisions.
  • 2.6. Interpret, review and participate in endorsement of council plans.
3. Review high level strategic decisions.
  • 3.1. Monitor, discuss, analyse and report on implementation and outcomes of high level strategic decisions.
  • 3.2. Collaborate with other elected members to instigate reviews where high level strategic decision outcomes are not met.
  • 3.3. Identify own contribution to high level strategic decision making to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
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