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Induction Programme for Clerks and Councillors

The Clerk, the Chairman and the Councillors Roles and Responsibilities Parish Council Meetings Statutory Requirements,
Minutes and Agendas Decision Making and Delegation Powers and Duties Local Government Act 1972—S137
The Role of the Council in the Planning System Budget Procedures and Precepting

6 July 2011
11 October 2011 Evenings

Councillor Training
Workshop 1
Roles and Responsibilities

Workshop Aims:
To introduce newly elected councillors to their roles and responsibilities. To provide an opportunity for new and more experienced councillors to develop their knowledge and skills To give councillors more confidence in carrying out their role

18 May 2011
Evening

1 February 2012
Afternoon
Tarvin Community Centre

Councillor Training
Workshop 2
Powers, duties and Precept

Workshop Aims:
To introduce councillors to the powers and duties that local councils have To link those powers and duties to councils’ policies and procedures To examine the councillor’s role in financial matters, including setting budgets, monitoring and auditing

19 July 2011
Afternoon
Cotebrook Village Hall

6 March 2012

Councillor Training
Workshop 3
Management and Meetings

Workshop Aims:
To provide an opportunity for new and more experienced councillors to consider council meetings and procedural rules To help delegates become more aware of the way in which an agenda demonstrates that the council is acting lawfully

14 September 2011
Evening
Wychwood Village Hall

Chairmanship – 1

The Role of the Chairman
Preparing for a Meeting
Rules of Procedure
Chairing Styles
Managing the Meeting – Group and Individual

2 June 2011

7 February 2012
Evenings

Chairmanship – 2

Ground Rules for Effective Meetings
Handling Conflict in Meetings
Dealing with the Public, Visiting Speakers and the Media
Hints on dealing with the Press, TV and Radio
Defamation and Privilege
Dealing with Harassment and Bullying
Ethics, Bullying and other Code of Conduct Issues

27 July 2011

14 March 2012

Evenings

These sessions are aimed at anybody who is completing the portfolio of evidence required to obtain the CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) Qualification These are 2 hour sessions at The County Office at Burleydam and will be held in an afternoon (2-4pm) and are repeated throughout the year as shown.