Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish the representative role and process
- The role, processes and conditions of representation are determined with individuals and key groups.
- Relevant objectives to be pursued are identified in accordance with organisational priorities.
- Strategy is developed to provide a framework for pursuing promotion of relevant interests.
- Strategy is developed in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Purpose and objectives of the strategy are clearly determined and promoted.
- Implement the advocacy strategy
- Appropriate strategic alliances are identified and developed.
- Opportunities to reflect, promote and represent relevant interests are created in accordance with the strategy.
- Collaborative planning and action are promoted and supported.
- Potential areas of conflict are identified and strategies are implemented to address them.
- Potential impact of decisions is calculated and assessed in terms of objectives and priorities.
- Reports and feedback are provided to key people in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Represent the council's position
- A positive image of council is promoted.
- Issues, policies and practices are effectively communicated in writing and orally to a range of audiences.
- Interpersonal communication meets the needs of the audience and the objectives of the representation.
- Council's position is conveyed in a positive manner that contributes to consensus.
- Evaluate effectiveness of representation