Councillor Essentials

Registrations are closed
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

  • 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.



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. 

Date & Time
Tuesday
8 October 2024
18:00 20:30 Europe/London
Location

Zoom

Online
Organiser

Derbyshire ALC

01629 826655
chiefofficer@derbyshirealc.gov.uk