The Improvement Service and COSLA have teamed up to produce a guide for prospective candidates ahead of the May 2012 Scottish local government elections.
'A Candidate's Guide to Becoming a Councillor' is available to anyone interested in standing for election to become a councillor, regardless of their political persuasion or affiliation.
The guide covers all aspects of the role, providing comprehensive guidance and practical advice on council/councillor duties, responsibilities and expectations. Current elected members also offer an insight into their own experiences.
Information on how to sign up as a candidate for the May 2012 elections is made available within the downloadable guide, which features links to other essential, external resources for prospective candidates.
Councillor Pat Watters, President of COSLA, believes the guide will prove to be an invaluable resource for those people considering standing as candidates next May. He said: "The role of elected members in Scotland has never been more important and we are always looking to attract new faces.
"Elected members play a crucial role at the heart of Scotland's communities. The cross on the ballot box that elects an elected member is no bigger or smaller than the cross that elects the First Minister or Prime Minister, and we consider it an honour to serve our local communities.
"This guide has everything for those interested in becoming elected members, regardless of whether they are attached to a party or wish to stand as an independent candidate, and will help them through the process from start to finish.
"The duties, responsibilities and expectations are all explained in great detail and I'm certain this guide will prove to be very helpful over the coming months."
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