United States
111312-MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
ANZSCO code:
111312
Alternate Titles:
Parliamentarian
Job Title:
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Job Description:
Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.
Specializations:
Chief Minister (Aus) ,Government Minister ,Member of the Legislative Assembly (Aus) ,Member of the Legislative Council (Aus) ,Premier (Aus) ,Prime Minister ,Senator (Aus)
Tasks:
- developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
- helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
- investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
- introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
- issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
- attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
- may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
- may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups
Job Group:
1
Skills:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
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Source Of Info:
Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.6