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Getting started as a Councillor

Code of Conduct
The Role of a Councillor
Working Together – Roles and Responsibilities
Provide Bank Details
Complete Parking Registration
Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI)
Completion

Practical support, forms and resources

Members’ Allowances
Register of Councillors’ Interests
Register of Gifts and Hospitality
Personal Safety
Members’ Room
Parking and Mileage Claims
Members Newsletter
Guides and tutorials

Key staff and service contacts

Organisational Chart
Key contacts for resident enquiries/complaint
Other external organisations
Democratic Services Team

Committees and Decision-making

The Constitution
Committee Structures
Decision Making Process
Timetable of Meetings
- My Meetings
Committee Etiquette and Quick Guide to Meetings
Council Motions and Amendments
Modern.Gov

Governance and Information Handling

Performance and Governance Team
Media and Communications
Safeguarding
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Strategy and Budget

Building a Better Borough
Draft Strategic Plan
Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy
Asset Management Plan
People Strategy
Local Plan
Other Plans and Strategies

Training and Support

Induction slides
Role descriptions
Further support for newly-elected councillors
Member briefings