Topic

Content

2009 Dates

Basic Induction for Clerks and Councillors

A broad outline of the functions, powers, duties and responsibilities of the Parish/Town Council

7th February
13th June
3rd October

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties of the Clerk, Chairman, Councillors and the Council as a Corporate body. Issues relating to the employment of the Clerk and opportunities for personal development. Public relations and communications with the community and outside bodies.

 21st January

15th September

Law and Procedures

Statutory powers, the LG Act 1972 (S137), discriminating between powers and duties, keeping up with new legislation
The Agenda as the basis for adopting the proper meeting procedures
Standing Orders and Code of Conduct

23rd April

29th October

Finance

The requirements of the Lighter Touch Audit. Financial Standing Orders
Application of appropriate budgetary processes and the role of the RFO
Risk Management and insurance for Parish Councils. The 4 Cs of Best Value

24th June

1st December

Planning

The Planning Framework. Effective comment on planning applications
Parish Plans

25th February26th August

Partnership Working and Community Engagement

Working with the other tiers of local Government in Cheshire
Accessing external funding. Working with your community – further reference to the Parish Plan and other community needs assessment processes

6th May

10th November

Chairmanship – Module 1

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – Chairing a meeting

18th February

Chairmanship – Module 2

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – Professional Conduct

17th March

Chairmanship – Module 3

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – The public and the media

21st May

Chairmanship – Module 4

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – contentious issues

1st July

Chairmanship – Module 5

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – chairing a challenging meeting

2nd September

Chairmanship – Module 6

Giving guidance on being the Chairman of the Parish/Town Council – Visionary leadership

18th November