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[Video: Upbeat music plays behind the narrator’s voice while the words ‘What does an elected member do?’ appear on the top right-hand side of the screen and a photograph of a woman smiling on a boat moves on the left side of the screen, followed by another photograph of two people smiling at the camera.]
Narrator: What would I do if elected? Winning candidates are those who receive the most votes in the area they are standing in, and are usually announced the night voting closes. If you’ve been elected, don’t plan holidays straight away - you’ll soon be taken through induction, training, sorting your schedule, technology and pay.
[Video: the words ‘As an elected member:’ are shown next to a photograph of two people smiling on Te Ara I Whiti, followed by the words ‘It’s a paid job.’ next to a photograph of a woman smiling. Then the words ‘Salary depends on elected position& the size of responsibility.’ appear next to a photograph of a man holding a microphone.]
Narrator: Yes, you'll get paid as well! Your salary depends on your job, the size of the area you represent, and what you're responsible for.
[Video: the words ‘It’s a public role.’ appear on the top right-hand side of the screen next to a photograph of a woman speaking into a microphone, then the word ‘Meetings’ move on the screen and a photograph of a group of people. This is followed by the words ‘Make decisions’ next to a photograph of a man in a helmet and Hi Vis, then the word ‘Events’ next to a photograph of two people shaking hands and performing a hongi. Lastly, the words ‘Media spokesperson at times.’ Appear on the screen next to a photograph of a man wearing headphones and speaking into a microphone.]
Narrator: The role lasts for three years, and over that time you’ll be going to meetings, making decisions, speaking at events, and could be quoted in the media.
[Video: the words ‘It’s busy and important work, so you’ll need to balance your commitments.’ appear on the screen next to a photograph of a woman at the gym.]
Narrator: It's busy and important work, done while balancing your job with your lifestyle.
[Video: The words ‘Take part in local elections’ appear on the top of the screen. The URL for the Vote Auckland page is shown as voteauckland.co.nz, while upbeat music continues to play behind the narrator’s voice].
Narrator: Find out more about how you can take part in the local elections at voteauckland.co.nz.