Governance
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Federal, State and Local
What is the name of Brimbank's youth magazine?
The BOLD Source
There are 14 young people in the Brimbank Youth Council this year.
False. 15.
What team in Brimbank Youth Services are Mariah and Julia part of?
Young Communities
What does a "conflict of interest" mean?
A conflict of interest is when you have or could have a competing interest or loyalty as a result of your role as a BYC member and other things you do. It’s when decisions you make as a BYC member could be impacted or could impact, with your duties, obligations or interests elsewhere. Conflicts of interest are a normal part of life, particularly when people are living in close proximity to their work, within smaller communities and when they are engaged with that community and wear multiple ‘hats’ such as sibling, member on multiple committees, teammate and friend.
- NPT Governance Training Workshop, pg 13
What's the name of the first campaign you worked on this year?
#MeetBYC
Kindergartens are a local government responsibility.
True
Brimbank is one of six local governments in the inner western region of Melbourne. Name two others.
The Western Region comprises the local government areas (LGAs) of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham.
Name 3 responsibilities of local government.
- NPT Governance Training Workshop, pg 18-20
Name the previous project or issue that the 2021 BYC worked on.
#BYCWasteFree (Environment and Sustainability)
Postal services is a state government responsibility.
False. Federal.
There are 3 BYC members this year who also were in the group last year. Who are they?
Binusha, Chelsea and Emily
Give 3 examples of responsibilities that the Chair would have.
» Conducting effective meetings
» Managing conflicts and poor meeting behaviours
» Maximising the skills of the Council members
» Liaising with the various Council members
» Ensuring decisions of the Council are carried out
» Providing a good summary of discussions and confirming decisions and actions
» Listening and communicating
» Ensuring everyone has the chance to contribute
» Driving the effectiveness and accountability of Council members and the Council as a
whole
» Representing the BYC in public forums
- NFT Governance Training Workshop, pg 12
Which Councillors are involved in the BYC this year?
Mayor Nguyen and Councillor Branton
The Mayor is the leader and spokesperson for Council and helps Councillors make fair and good decisions.
True
_____ refers to organised efforts to influence those with decision-making powers to bring about change to policies, causes and programs in order to help themselves and or others.
Advocacy
- NPT Governance Workshop, pg 15
Name 5 good meeting habits.
- NFP Governance Training Workshop, pg 8-9
What's the difference between a formal and informal BYC meeting? (Name at least 1)
(Mariah/Julia to verify)
Volunteers represent the community's needs and participate in decision-making.
False. Councillors.
The CEO manages Council operations and ensures services are delivered and decisions are implemented. Who is Brimbank's CEO?
Fiona Blair