Candidate Information Session - Wednesday 15 July 2020 - Kingston City Council
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Candidate Information Session Wednesday 15 July 2020
About Kingston • Created in 1994 as a result of municipal restructure • Significant residential areas in the west and south, major industrial nodes around Moorabbin, Mordialloc-Braeside, Moorabbin Airport and Clayton South • Home to a large industrial area, an airport, world-class golf courses and areas of high environmental value such as the Ramsar wetlands in Edithvale/Seaford, the Green Wedge and 13 km of Port Phillip Bay coastline.
About Kingston
About the Council
Child care
M&CH and Immunisation
World class sporting facilities
Libraries and education
Community festivals
Youth Services
Foreshore maintenance
Aged & Disability Services
Arts
School aged care
Waste
Town planning
Organisational structure
Ward structure 11 Wards 11 Councillors Bunjil Ward Karkarook Ward Wattle Ward Caruana Ward Chicquita Ward Como Ward Melaleuca Ward Yammerbook Ward Sandpiper Ward Longbeach Ward Banksia Ward This map of Kingston’s new ward structure can be found on Council’s website at https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/About- Us/Council/Council-Elections
The role of a Councillor Local Government Act 2020 Section 28
1. The role of a Councillor
a) participate in the decision-making of the Council
b) represent the local community in that decision-making
c) contribute to the strategic direction of the Council through
the development and review of key strategic documents of
the Council, including the Council Plan, Community Vision,
Financial PlanThe role of a Councillor Local Government Act 2020 Section 28 2. In performing the role of a Councillor, a Councillor must: a) consider the diversity of interests and needs of the local community b) Support the role of Council c) Acknowledge and support the role of the Mayor d) Act lawfully and in accordance with the oath or affirmation of office e) Act in accordance with the standards of conduct f) Comply with Council procedures required for good governance. 3. The role of a Councillor does not include the performance of any functions that are specified as functions of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 46.
The role of the Mayor Local Government Act 2020 Section 18
Is to:
a) chair Council meetings; and
b) be the principal spokesperson for the Council; and
c) lead engagement with the municipal community on the development of the Council
Plan; and
d) report to the municipal community, at least once each year, on the implementation
of the Council Plan; and
e) promote behaviour among Councillors that meets the standards of conduct set out
in the Councillor Code of Conduct; and
f) assist Councillors to understand their role; and
g) take a leadership role in ensuring the regular review of the performance of the
Chief Executive Officer; and
h) provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer when the Chief Executive Officer is
setting the agenda for Council meetings; and
i) perform civic and ceremonial duties on behalf of the Council.Role of Chief Executive Officer
• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has a number of responsibilities which
are set out in Section 46 of the Local Government Act 2020.
• These include :
– supporting the Mayor and the Councillors,
– ensuring the effective and efficient management of the day to day
operations of the Council
– ensuring that the decisions of the Council are implemented without
undue delay
– ensuring that the Council receives timely and reliable advice about its
statutory obligations
– supporting the Mayor
– setting the agenda for Council meetings after consulting the Mayor
– when requested by the Mayor, reporting to the Council in respect of the
implementation of a Council decision
• The CEO is also the main person to which Council delegates powers.Decision Making Process • Councillor Information Sessions (CIS) – used to prepare for Council or Planning Committee Meetings • Monthly Council Meetings are formal decision making meetings • Special Council meetings for urgent decisions • An individual Councillor cannot make a decision that binds Council by themselves • Meeting Procedure is dictated by Governance Rules
Meetings • Council Meetings are currently held at 7pm on the fourth Monday of each month at our Cheltenham office. These meetings are open to the public. • Planning committee meetings are currently held at 7pm on the Wednesday prior to the council meeting at our Cheltenham office. These meetings are open to the public. • Other: – Preliminary conferences – Special meetings Kingston provides a live stream of Council Meetings on our website, where you’ll also find meeting agendas and minutes.
Councillor commitments include: • Council Meetings • Councillor Information Sessions: – Planning (once a month) – Strategic (twice a month) • Special Meetings • Preliminary conferences Other commitments: • Advisory committees • Civic duties (e.g. citizenship ceremonies, Australia Day, ANZAC Day)
Example of meeting cycle
Ordinary Council Meetings
Planning Committee
Planning CIS
Strategic CIS
Citizenship Ceremonies
Civic Events & Festivals
Annual snapshot
Councillor allowances and support Allowances (effective 1 December 2019) • Councillors $31,427.65 (plus Super) • Mayor up to $94,427.65 (plus Super) Expenses • Councillors are entitled to be reimbursed for any necessary out-of- pocket expenses they incur while performing their duties as a councillor. • Councils are also required to adopt and maintain a policy in relation to the reimbursement of councillor expenses. • Allowances will be set by determination of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal under the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Act 2019
Eligibility ✓ Australian Citizen ✓ Enrolled in the municipality • Need not be enrolled in the ward for which you nominate ✓ Completed the mandatory training (section 256 of the Local Government Act 2020) ✓ Not disqualified by any other criteria (see Local Government Act 1989 & 2020), or ✓ Elected by voters
Mandatory training • Section 256 (7) of the Local Government Act requires all candidates to undertake mandatory training in order to qualify as a candidate • This session does not qualify as the candidate training • Mandatory Training to be an eLearning module facilitated by Local Government Victoria (LGV) • It is anticipated that this training will be available on-line in late July • Completion of training will generate a certificate to enable candidates to nominate • Further information will be provided on Kingston’s website at https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Council/Council-Elections
Candidate information sessions Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) Candidate Information Workshop • Tuesday 11 August 6-8pm (online) Book now at vlga.org.au. Municipal Association of Victoria ‘Stand for Council’ Community and Candidate Information Session • Wednesday 26 August 6-8pm (online) Registration details will be provided soon on Kingston’s website at https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Council/Council- Elections
Offences Local Government Act 2020 • Printing and publication of electoral material • Misleading or deceptive matter • Author to be identified • Bribery, treating and undue influence • For more information on electoral offences, refer to provisions 286 to 305 of the Local Government Act (2020).
Campaign To campaign effectively you need to plan and be prepared. It is important that you know: • information about the area in which you are standing • information about the procedure of the election and voting processes. The earlier you start your campaign, the more effective it will be. You need to consider what message you want to communicate to voters and how you can best deliver that message.
Previous Election
No. enrolled
2016 voter turnout
90% 37,387
80% 77.05% 74.81% 76.17%
70%
60%
50% 39,769
40%
30%
20%
10%
41,198
0%
North Central SouthKey Election dates
Mandatory training module To be completed before 17 September 2020
VLGA Candidate Information Workshop 11 August 2020
MAV Candidate Information Session 26 August 2020
Entitlement Date 28 August 2020
Publication of election notice 31 August – 5 September 2020
Election office opens 16 September 2020
Nominations open 9am, 17 September 2020
Nominations close 12 noon, 22 September 2020
Candidate statement, photos and questionnaires
Close at 12 noon, 23 September 2020
submission
Mail out of ballot packs 6-8 October 2020
Voting closes (for postal elections) 6pm, 23 October 2020
Election will be declared by this date 13 November 2020How to nominate to be a Candidate 1. Undertake the accredited training 2. Fill out nomination form by hand or online 3. Submit nomination form to the Returning Officer in person 4. Pay the nomination fee ($250) to the Returning Officer
Election Manager Details Election Manager Jill Esplan Location of Office Building 25, 121 Rayhur Street, Clayton Office open to the public from: Wednesday 16 September
Once elected – induction program Within the first week: • Declaration of poll • Welcome meeting • Statutory meeting Within 2 weeks: • Governance workshop • Organisation context induction (3 sessions) Other planned sessions: • Council Meeting Workshop • Tour of Municipality • Strategic Planning workshop (to be confirmed)
Council Support • Executive Services – includes the Chief Executive Officer, General Managers and Executive Assistants. • Governance - incorporates the key principles of accountability, culture, information support, organisational performance, stakeholder relationships and risk management. • Media & Communications – Promote Council services, programs and initiatives and enhance the image and public perception of Kingston City Council.
Useful Links https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Council/Council-Elections Victorian Electoral Commission Local Government Act 2020 Victorian Local Governance Association Municipal Association of Victoria For further information contact: Governance Team: Phil DeLosa 9581 4710 For a copy of the presentation slides, please email governance@kingston.vic.gov.au
kingston.vic.gov.au
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