Councillor Essentials

Interactive session with topics covered including:

The structure of a parish council

Roles within the council – councillors, chair and clerk

The council as an employer

Key legislation

Agenda setting, notices, summons, meetings, minutes

Actions outside meetings

Planning as a meeting item

Committees and sub-committees

Powers and duties,
Section 137,
General Power of Competence

Annual return, audit, budgeting

Standing Orders and Financial regulations

Code of Conduct.

COURSE TUTOR: Wendy Amis, Chief Officer, DALC

Requirements  

We use Zoom for our training courses. You will need to download the Zoom application if you haven’t used it before https://bit.ly/3DeEeT5 

If it has been a while since you last used Zoom, it’s recommended that you log in early as there may be automatic Zoom updates that will delay your entry to the course.  

You will need a device that has a camera and a microphone. Minimum system requirements can be found here https://bit.ly/3Fj19uD  

Please name yourself appropriately so you can easily be identified by the trainer. You can find out how to do this here https://bit.ly/3cj2jKi  

Important note: 

Our online training is live and interactive, you must be in a place where you can do this safely. Driving whilst attending our online training will result in you being removed and your council will be charged the full cost of the course.