Assessor Resource
LGAGCM704A
Lead the strategic planning process for local government
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations that provide the boundaries for the operation of councils is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government, directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities must be appropriately reflected. The unit is appropriate for elected members, CEOs and other senior managers of councils.
This unit may also be contextualised to other public or private sectors as long as the essential outcomes of the unit are not changed.
This unit covers the process of leading the development of high level strategic plans for councils. Essential to this unit is the understanding that councils operate in a multifaceted environment and reflect the communities that they serve.
Strategic planning encompasses the analysis of the environment, issues of sustainability, identification of risks and opportunities, and specification of strategic directions that serve the vision and mission of the council. The identification of performance indicators and their monitoring is critical to success.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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