Swale Borough Council is encouraging local people to think about whether they would like to apply to be a councillor in local elections being held on 2nd May 2019.
An event will be held on 7:00pm in the Committee Room at Swale House, Wednesday 13th February for anyone interested in standing.
Please contact Democratic Services at the Council at: DemocraticServices@swale.gov.uk to register your interest.
Chief Executive and Returning Officer Mark Radford will be there to explain work undertaken by Swale Borough Council.
Mark says:
“If you care about the area that you live or work in and the issues facing local people, you may wish to consider standing to be a councillor. Come along on Wednesday 13th February to find out more about what is involved and how to apply.”
A councillor’s role and responsibilities include:
• representing the ward for which they are elected
• engaging with constituents about issues that concern their area
• decision-making
• developing and reviewing council policy
• scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet
• regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties
• community leadership and engagement
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The event will be informal, interactive and will give people a chance to speak to the Chief Executive about the role of councillors, to learn about how to apply to be a councillor, and to hear first-hand from a councillor about what it is like to be a councillor. If you would like to attend the event, or want more information about becoming a councillor, email our team at: DemocraticServices@swale.gov.uk
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