Public Exhibition of the Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy

We are publicly exhibiting our Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy. This page explains what the Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy is and how you can view and provide feedback during the public exhibition period.

About the Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy

The Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy sets out Georges River Council’s commitment to ensuring that the Mayor and Councillors have access to an induction and ongoing professional development program which will assist them to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform their civic role and responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1993.

Why are we creating the Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy?

• To assist Council to develop and deliver induction training and ongoing professional development activities for the Mayor and Councillors in compliance with the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, the Office of Local Government released Councillor Induction and Development Guidelines in 2018, which incorporates into a model policy.
• To embed Council’s approach to induction training and ongoing professional development for Councillors, a draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy has been developed, based on the model policy.
• A recent internal risk review identified two additional mitigation strategies to address the potential for adverse media representation of Georges River Council. The recommended treatment plan advised staff to explore mechanisms to ensure mandatory training is completed by Councillors and to consider offering more accessible training formats. This draft Policy incorporates measures designed to support these recommendations and mitigate the identified risk.

Where can I read the full Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy

You can read the full draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy here: draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy.

How our community can be involved

The Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy was on public exhibition from 20 November 2025 to 19 January 2026. During this time, the Policy was available for a set number of days for everyone to view and provide feedback.

Feedback has closed, but if you would like to enquire about this project, please quote 'SF25/1423 Your Say Public Submission - Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy' at the beginning of your message and return:

• In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
• Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au(External link)
• Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481

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