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Preparing for Assertion 10 (Parts 1 & 2 Abridged) for Clerks

Course Description

This focused morning session is designed specifically for Clerks who need a clear, practical understanding of Assertion 10, without committing to a full-day course.

Bringing together the core content of Assertion 10 Parts 1 and 2, the session concentrates on what must exist, what must be evidenced, and where the risk sits from a Clerk’s perspective. It is particularly suited to part-time Clerks, Clerks with other professional roles, and those seeking reassurance that their council’s arrangements are proportionate, defensible, and audit-ready.

The emphasis is on operational compliance, information governance, and professional boundaries, with clear signposting on when matters should be escalated or supported by councillor-focused training delivered separately.

This is not about adding workload — it is about clarity, confidence, and protection.

ALCA New Clerks

This course offers new Clerks a clear and practical introduction to the role, focusing on the core duties, legal responsibilities and everyday processes needed to support an effective local council. It explains the Clerk’s statutory position as Proper Officer (and often RFO), the governance framework councils must operate within, and the good practice expected from the outset.

Participants are guided through key legislation, meeting administration, financial basics and the professional boundaries required when advising councillors. The session also introduces essential compliance areas such as transparency, data protection and internal controls, giving new Clerks the confidence to manage the role’s varied demands.