Senator Chief Executives & Legislators
SaveWhat Does a Senator Do?
Senators perform legislative duties on a central government level, such as working on constitutional reforms, negotiating on bills of law, and settling conflicts between other governmental institutions.
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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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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Senator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialLegislation Procedure knowledge
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, …
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EssentialGovernment Policy Implementation knowledge
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
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EssentialConstitutional Law knowledge
The regulations dealing with the fundamental principles or established precedents which govern a state or organisation.
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EssentialGovernment Representation knowledge
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 …
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EssentialAnalyse Legislation skill
Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.
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EssentialPerform Political Negotiation skill
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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EssentialMake Legislative Decisions skill
Decide independently or in collaboration with other legislators on the acceptance or rejection of new items of legislation, or changes in the existing legislation.
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EssentialPerform Debates skill
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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EssentialPrepare Legislation Proposition skill
Prepare the necessary documentation in order to propose a new item of legislation or a change to existing legislation, according to regulations.
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EssentialPresent Legislation Proposition skill
Present the proposition for new items of legislation or changes to existing legislation in a manner which clear, persuasive, and compliant with regulations.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalRhetoric knowledge
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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OptionalBudgetary Principles knowledge
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
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OptionalPublic Law knowledge
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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OptionalPolitical Parties knowledge
The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.
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OptionalPolitical Science knowledge
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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OptionalPublic Finance knowledge
The economic influence of the government, and the workings of government revenue and expenditures.
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OptionalAdvise On Legislative Acts skill
Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.
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OptionalApply Conflict Management skill
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to …
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OptionalBuild International Relations skill
Build positive communication dynamics with organisations from different countries in order to build a cooperative relationship and optimise information exchange.
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OptionalConduct Public Presentations skill
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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OptionalDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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OptionalEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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OptionalLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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OptionalManage Administrative Systems skill
Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.
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OptionalManage Government Policy Implementation skill
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 …
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OptionalMonitor Political Conflicts skill
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 …
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OptionalPerform Public Relations skill
Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.
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OptionalPerform Government Ceremonies skill
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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