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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Represent council at legal proceedings
   • Court proceedings are attended.
   • Court proceeding protocols are adhered to in accordance with the jurisdiction involved.
   • Information is factual and presented clearly and accurately.
   • Any negotiation held in conference with the opposing parties is in accordance with agreed negotiation parameters.
2. Follow up outcomes of legal proceedings
   • A report that clearly indicates the outcomes of the proceedings is prepared for council.
   • The outcomes of the legal proceedings are noted, filed and any required action is implemented in accordance with council requirements.
   • Documentation of the outcomes of legal proceedings is in accordance with professional obligations in the case.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

report writing verbal communication in a legal setting giving evidence interpreting outcomes of legal hearings maintaining records of proceedings briefing others analytical judgement time management

Required Knowledge

court protocols councils position on litigation industrial awards and agreements record handling council policies and procedures including sustainability practices

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Court protocols are adhered to Council is represented in court Report on outcomes is prepared for council
Context of assessment	On the job assessment andor simulated workcourt environment
Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	Prerequisite units nil Corequisite units nil
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be gathered over a range of variables
Resource implications	Access to real or mock court proceedings copies of relevant documentation including awards and agreements court documents evidence policies and procedures

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Legal proceedings may include:	breaches of: alleged breach of planning and building controls damages summary offences compulsory acquisition property valuation legal challenge to council decisions legal challenges to council control plans, such as S94 plan industrial court workers compensation court equal employment opportunity commission compulsory conferences conciliation arbitration or formal hearings. parking dog act health acts litter fire prevention regulations
Court proceeding protocols may be:	provided by relevant court.
Solicitor's brief may include:	use by council or solicitor.
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