Local Government Legislators

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

What the job involves

• Develops local government policy, and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws

• Helps constituents with a range of problems

• Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests

• Issues policy directions to government departments and exercises control over local government authorities

• Attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans

• May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups