Councillor Essentials
Interactive session with topics covered including:
The structure of a parish councilRoles 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.