Elected Officers and Representatives
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.
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Core Tasks
- Studies and acts upon any legislation that may affect the local authority.
- Advises on the interpretation and implementation of policy decisions, acts and regulations.
- Recommends or reviews potential policy or legislative change, and offers advice and opinions on current policy.
- Tables questions to ministers and introduces proposals for government action.
- Holds positions on parliamentary or local government committees.
- Participates in debates and votes on legislative and other matters.
- Acts as a Party representative within the constituency.
- Represents constituency within the legislature and advises and assists constituents on a variety of issues.
Education Requirements
| Level | Percentage |
| Level 2 | 9.397214% |
| Level 3 | 20.543076% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 4.748365% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 39.429913% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 22.959909% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 2.921524% |
Salary Levels
£142,741.03
Potential Salary
£26,244.00
Entry Level Salary
£61,590.98
Average Salary
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Annual Openings