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Governors are the main legislators of a nation's unit such as a state or province. They supervise staff, perform administrative and ceremonial duties, and function as the main representative for their governed region. They regulate local governments in their region.

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Competences
30
Groups
4
Essential
11
Optional
19

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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Sector-specific

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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good governance

The political and governmental processes and results that needs to be taken for the development of the society. It manifests itself when there is a correspondence between the political promises on human rights and the actual outcomes. It is transparent, responsive, equitable and inclusive.

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constitutional law

The regulations dealing with the fundamental principles or established precedents which govern a state or organisation.

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government policy implementation

The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

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legislation procedure

The procedures involved in the making of laws and legislation, such as which organisations and individuals are involved, the process of how bills become laws, the proposal and reviewing process, and other steps in the legislation procedure.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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engage in debates

Construct and present arguments used in a constructive debate and discussion in order to convince the opposing party or a neutral third party of the debater's stance.

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perform government ceremonies

Perform the ritual tasks and duties, according to traditions and regulations, as a representative of the government during an official government ceremonial event.

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Cross-sector

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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage government policy implementation

Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation procedure..

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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Optional knowledge 8 competences

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Cross-sector

8 competences
diplomatic principles

The practices of facilitating agreements or international treaties with other countries by conducting negotiations and attempting to protect the interests of the home government, as well as facilitating compromise.

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government representation

The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies being represented in order to ensure accurate representation.

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political campaigning

The procedures involved in conducting a successful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic aspects concerning the organising and conducting of political campaigns.

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political parties

The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.

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political science

The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.

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public finance

The economic influence of the government, and the workings of government revenue and expenditures.

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public law

The part of law which governs relationships between individuals and the government, and the relationships between individuals which concern society directly.

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rhetoric

The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.

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Optional skills and competences 11 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

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inspect government incomes

Inspect the resources available to a national or local government organisation, such as tax incomes, to ensure that the incomes are compliant with the income expectations, that no faults are being made and no suspicious activity is present in the handling of government finances.

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maintain relations with local representatives

Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.

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represent national interests

Represent the national government's and industries' interests concerning various matters such as trade, human rights, development aid, environmental issues and other aspects of the political, economic or scientific cooperation.

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Cross-sector

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advise on legislative acts

Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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apply diplomatic principles

Apply the processes involved in the creation of international treaties by conducting negotiations between representatives of different countries, protecting the home government's interests, and facilitating compromise.

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assess risk factors

Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.

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build community relations

Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.

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inspect government expenditures

Inspect the financial procedures of a government organisation which deals with budget and resource allocation and spending to ensure that no faults are being made and no suspicious activity occurs in the handling of financial accounts, and that the expenditures are compliant with financial needs and forecasts.

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monitor political conflicts

Monitor the possibility and development of political conflicts in specific contexts, such as in or between political parties, governments, or between different countries, as well as identifying its potential impact on government operations, and public safety.

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perform political negotiation

Perform debate and argumentative dialogue in a political context, using negotiation techniques specific to political contexts in order to obtain the desired goal, ensure compromise, and maintain cooperative relations.

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