Local Government Tribunal Member

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeConduct Full time $106,261 - $111,661
About the Councillor Conduct Tribunal

The Councillor Conduct Tribunal is a key component in reducing instances of inappropriate conduct, misconduct, and corrupt conduct within local governments. It comprises a President and a pool of casual members who work together to hear cases and make decisions.

Responsibilities of a Casual Member:

  • Conducting hearings in accordance with Chapter 7, Part 1 of the Act, observing natural justice and acting quickly and informally as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues raised in the hearing.
  • Reviewing and analysing evidence.
  • Exercising statutory functions of a Tribunal member.
  • Ensuring that legal, ethical, and procedurally appropriate decisions are made with impartiality and independence.
  • Preparing written misconduct decisions and reasons.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to matters before the Tribunal.
  • Complying with protocols, processes, and procedures established by the President.
  • Advising the President of availability to sit on an allocated misconduct hearing in a timely manner.
  • Liaising with other Tribunal members about the hearing, including but not limited to availability, procedural issues, and writing the decision and summaries.
  • Acting as Chair in a misconduct hearing where agreed upon.
  • Investigating alleged inappropriate conduct, drafting investigation reports, and making recommendations to the local government.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Possess extensive knowledge of and experience in local government, investigations, law, public administration, or public sector ethics.
  • Section 150DO of the Act outlines factors that disqualify a person from holding the office of casual member, including being a councillor, employee of a local government, contractor of a local government, or having a conviction for an indictable offence.

Remuneration:

Casual members will receive sessional/meeting fees of $400 for four hours or less and be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including domestic travel, accommodation costs, motor vehicle allowances, and meals.

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