1112 — Elected officers and representatives

What this occupation covers

Elected representatives in national government formulate and ratify legislation and government policy, act as elected representatives in Parliament, Regional Parliaments or Assemblies, and as representatives of the government and its executive. Elected officers in local government act as representatives in the local authority and participate in the formulation, ratification and implementation of local government policies.

Typical duties

represents constituency within the legislature and advises and assists constituents on a variety of issues

acts as a Party representative within the constituency

participates in debates and votes on legislative and other matters

holds positions on parliamentary or local government committees

tables questions to ministers and introduces proposals for government action

recommends or reviews potential policy or legislative change, and offers advice and opinions on current policy

advises on the interpretation and implementation of policy decisions, acts and regulations

studies and acts upon any legislation that may affect the local authority

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry is by election.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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