Palmerston North City Council Candidates Information Booklet

37POST-ELECTION PROGRAMMETo assist elected members in learning about their role and responsibilities, a full postelectionprogramme will be carried out commencing shortly after the announcement ofelection results.The proposed programme is set out on page 87.Final responsibility for deciding the content of the post-election programme rests with thenew Council. Immediately following the elections, the proposed programme will be referredto the incoming Mayor for his or her consideration. It is anticipated that the programme willbe finalised fairly quickly as the programme is scheduled to begin shortly after the election.Members elected to the Council are expected to know or learn about:- The Council’s administrative system as it applies to them. This includes meetingprocedures, and services and facilities for Councillors.- The organisation of, and services provided by, the Council.- The roles of elected members and officers respectively.- How to handle complaints and enquiries from constituents.- A working knowledge of the relevant statutory law.During their term as a member of the Council, elected members may have the opportunity toattend conferences, seminars and other educational opportunities.Palmerston North City Council Elections 201385