What makes an effective councillor?

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What makes an effective councillor?

Jul 17 2024 Updated July 17, 2024

Nathan Thompson

ELECTION: Former Cooma-Monaro Shire Council deputy mayor and Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor, Rogan Corbett, says listening and a passion for the community are key to becoming an effective and well-performing Councillor: PHOTO: Nathan Thompson

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A PASSION for your community and the ability to work with others, are two of the main attributes of being an effective councillor says former Cooma-Monaro Shire Council ((CMSC) deputy mayor Rogan Corbett.

Mr Corbett, who served as a CMSC and Snowy Monaro Regional Council from 2012 to 2021, is encouraging passionate community members to run in the September 2024 local government el...

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