be a councillor
Shiria Khatun
- Works with unemployed young people
- Keen and active walker
- Mother of two
- Local councillor
"I am now able to make and change policies for the betterment of my local community."
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Can I be a councillor and have a job?
Yes. By law if you are working your employer must allow you to take a reasonable amount of time off during working hours to perform your duties as a councillor.
The amount of time off will depend on your responsibilities and the effect of your absence on your employer's business.
You should discuss this with your employer before making the commitment.