Elected Member Reviews · Australia-wide
Independent, constructive performance reviews for mayors, councillors and elected members, helping councils govern effectively for their communities.
Speak directly with David Spear
Director, VUCA Pty Ltd · FAICD · FAIM
Elected Member Reviews
Councils carry real responsibility for their communities, and elected members benefit from the same honest, structured reflection on performance as any board. An independent review helps the council and each member understand their strengths and where to focus.
David provides elected member performance reviews for local government across Australia, alongside governance training for councils.
David has local government experience, including as Independent Chairman of the LGA Procurement Board and Chairman of the Central Adelaide Waste Recycling Authority.
Tailored to your board
Every engagement is tailored to your organisation and what you want to achieve. Depending on your needs, the work may include:
Elected Member Reviews
Help the council work effectively as a governing body for its community.
An impartial reviewer encourages candid, constructive input.
Clear development priorities for the mayor and each elected member.
Clarify the roles of the council, its members and the administration.
Show the community that council takes its own performance seriously.
Recommendations and training plans the council can act on.
Independent, confidential, practical
Agree the purpose and scope of the review with the mayor and CEO.
Self-assessment, confidential surveys and interviews with elected members and key staff.
A clear, balanced report on the council's performance and each member's development areas.
A facilitated discussion and development plan, supported by governance training if needed.
Your advisor
David A Spear FAICD FAIM — Director, VUCA Trusted Advisors
David has over 25 years' experience in commercial business management and board directorship, including significant directorship experience over the last 10 years with Indigenous organisations. He studied board governance at Harvard Business School, completed the AICD Company Directors Course and spent eight years as SA/NT State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has served as an independent chair and non-executive director in sectors including housing, agriculture, recycling, local government, the arts and sport, and is a National Facilitator of Governance for ORIC.
Questions
An elected member performance review is a structured, confidential review of how well a council and its elected members are performing their governance roles, with feedback and development priorities for each member.
Yes. David works with boards and organisations across Australia. Get in touch to discuss your organisation and how the work would be delivered.
Yes. Input is gathered confidentially, and David agrees with the council how findings are reported.
Yes. The relationship between the council and its CEO is often an important part of the review, and David also provides CEO performance reviews.
Yes. David provides governance training that reflects the responsibilities of elected members and council leadership.
Every engagement is tailored, so cost depends on the size of your board or organisation and the scope of the work. Get in touch with David for a confidential proposal.
Locations
David works with boards and organisations right across Australia, including in:
Related services: Governance Training → Board Review → CEO Performance Review →
Get in touch
A confidential, no-obligation conversation about your board or organisation and how David can help.