Apply the principles of sustainable development in local government US

This unit standard is for learners working within a local government structure, who participate in municipal governance and have been elected as municipal councillors, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to one's job and managerial capabilities. The completion of this standard will provide the learner with an insight into the critical elements of sustainable development within local government, including environmental management and urban development. The standard will also enable the learner to implement programmes and projects associated with socio-economic and sustainable development.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
Identifying and analysing the various environments that impact on local government.
Conducting an environmental analysis for local government.
Implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects associated with socio-economic and sustainable development.