Performance Management
An Introduction to Performance Management for Councillors
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This qualitative research project is based on the experiences of 19 of the 21 women who retired from councils at the March 2003 elections. What has emerged is a fascinating picture of the complex role of the modern councillor.
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  Download Women's Participation in Local Government - The Victoria Experience File size: 70 KB

MAV Councillor Census

MAV Councillor Census (2006)

The MAV Councillor Census undertaken in 2006 provides data about the current profile of councillors in Victoria, and includes statistics relating to current women councillors.

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 Download the MAV 2006 Councillor Census Fact Sheet File size: 45 KB

MAV Councillor Census (2003)

The MAV Councillor Census undertaken in 2003 provides data about the profile of councillors in Victoria, and includes statistics relating to women councillors.

 Download the MAV 2003 Councillor Census File size: 143 KB

 Download the MAV 2003 Councillor Census Fact Sheet File size: 35 KB

Citizen to Councillor Series

Citizen to Councillor (2008)
A complete guide for prospective councillors, detailing useful information about local government, how to nominate as a candidate, the election process and the role of a councillor.

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Citizen to Councillor - Meeting Procedures
Document under revision following changes to the Local Government Act.

Campaigning Guide (2004)
An MAV resource for local government election candidates, which provides information on advertising, door-knocking, using the media and photographs.
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Other Resources and Information for Councillors