Issue - meetings

To note the information.

Submitted – the report of the Propriety and Elections Manager on training for community councils. It was noted that training community councillors on issues relating to the Code of Conduct was part of the Standards Committee's role and the Committee had identified the need to conduct such training.

It was mentioned that a session had already been prepared and piloted for community councils with the objective of enabling members and clerks to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the Code of Conduct, equipping members to operate within the framework and highlighting where to get further guidance and information. The sessions would be held virtually via Zoom and two dates had been scheduled so far. It was also noted that the sessions would be recorded and posted on the Council website and therefore they could be watched at any time.

A member expressed concern about the timetable, specifically how much advance notice you could give to be able to attend the sessions. This was acknowledged, explaining that these were the first sessions and if there was more demand for the sessions then more of them could be held.

DECISION

To note the information