Events Calendar

Introduction to the Local Councils Award Scheme: Laying the foundation for success

This free webinar is aimed at local councils that are considering engaging with the Foundation Award level of the Local Councils Award Scheme.  The session will provide an overview of the following:

• Overview of the Local Councils Award Scheme
• Application of the Local Councils Award Scheme framework to effective governance
• Assessment Framework for the Foundation Award
• How to prepare for submission and accreditation

 

Essential Councillor

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The essential course for new and experienced councillors on all the up to date duties and powers of a local council in this fast paced modern world. The role of Local Councils in modern government, their duties and powers, Councillors and the Code of Conduct, Standing Orders, DPI's and involvement in meetings, etc., the Clerks responsibilities, the Chairman's role, the latest updates on legislation and much more!!

New Clerks

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.

The biggest mistake a new Clerk can make is simply continue to do what the previous Clerk did, or worse still, just accept what the councillors think their Clerk should do. This session will provide you with the information you need about:

• Who does what
• The duties and responsibilities of the Council
• The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
• The Clerks Core Standards
• Key policies
• The Clerks Year
• Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
• Resources for the future