Council Governance & Meeting Maturity Assessment
Identify gaps and benchmark your council in under 10 minutes.
Why Take the Assessment?
Could your council’s governance and meeting processes be more consistent, transparent, and high-performing? This assessment helps uncover what is working well in your council and what can be improved.
In under ten minutes, you gain a clear understanding of your council’s position, benchmarked against sector standards. This assessment is your first step towards more consistent, transparent, and high-performing governance that builds trust and drives impact.
The assessment will give you:
- A clear picture of your council’s current strengths and weaknesses in meeting management and governance
- A benchmarked score showing how your practices compare to sector standards
- Practical insights on where to focus next to improve consistency, transparency, and performance
Our Assessment Covers the Following
Accessibility and distribution of agendas, minutes, and governance documents
Consistency and structure of meeting templates and workflows
Tracking and follow-up of meeting decisions and councillor requests
Governance systems for managing conflicts of interest, compliance obligations, and legislative updates
Transparency and accountability in reporting to councillors, executives, and the community
Governance support for councillor training, information access, attendance tracking, and oversight duties
Your Council Will Fall Into One of These Meeting and Governance Maturity Levels
BAND 1
Firefighting
(0 – 16 points)
Governance is reactive, manual, and fragmented, with basic tools and minimal visibility or control.
BAND 2
Patchwork
(17 – 32 points)
Digital tools are in place but disconnected, with inconsistent practices and limited integration across governance processes.
BAND 3
Emerging System
(33 – 48 points)
Governance processes are more structured and visible, with growing use of digital systems and early signs of cultural change.
BAND 4
Strategic Partner
(49 – 64 points)
Governance is consistent, automated, and trusted, with strong alignment to council priorities and clear community transparency.
BAND 5
Community Enabler
(65 – 80 points)
Governance is fully embedded, transparent, and high performing, enabling fast decisions, strong compliance, and sector leadership.
Why Local Councils Choose Infocouncil
We have spent over 20 years focused solely on local government meeting management, making us a trusted partner for councils across Australia and New Zealand. Built by former council professionals, our platform integrates with Microsoft Word to deliver advanced tools like agenda workflows, minute-taking, and records integration tailored specifically for council needs.
What sets us apart is our total solution approach. You gain more than software; you receive expert support, in-depth training, and a dedicated engagement manager from the start. Our platform is highly configurable to match your council’s processes, and with the long-term backing of Constellation Software, we are committed to supporting your governance journey well into the future.
