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Policy Development
Responsibilities Indicators of Effective Practice
Take part in the policy development process in the council
  • Understands what the policy development process is in the council
  • Is able to sufficiently influence policy development, within any limitations of the political environment
  • Knows when and how to intervene in the council to influence the development of policy
Identify where policy change is required and is necessary to positively influence outcomes
  • Understands the limitations of policy levers
  • Understands the interdependencies of policies and the potential for unintended consequences
  • Considers whether the necessary conditions exist for policies to be successful
Provide officers with a clear sense of policy direction
  • Understands their manifesto and how it links to and informs key strategies the council is working towards

Assessment

  • What are your strengths in relation to policy development?
  • What could you develop to improve your effectiveness?
  • What evidence do you have that supports your answers?

Now you have identified your strengths and development needs in relation to your policy development role, think about your interpersonal skills. These are the skills which will underpin your ability to carry out the roles of an elected member effectively.

While the skills identified on the handout are not exhaustive, you may have identified your own, these interpersonal skills and their aligned indicators are there to help you consider whether you need to undertake development activities to enhance key interpersonal skills to be more effective in carrying out a role or responsibilities.

Download the assessment question document.

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