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