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Induction slidesDigital Services2024-05-13T15:41:51+01:00

  • Democratic Services – New Councillors Induction May 2024

    Presentation by Renee Dillon, Service Manager (Democratic & Executive Support), at the new members induction, May 2024.

  • Complaints, Equalities & Information Governance Team – New Councillors Induction May 2024

    Presentation by Pamela Grover-Morgan, Performance and Governance Manager, at the new members induction, May 2024.

  • Economic Development & Property – Members Induction – May 2024

    Presentation by the Economic Development & Property team, at the new members induction, May 2024.

  • Planning Policy Working Group (PPWG)

    Member briefing note in lieu of May 2024 meeting

  • Training and Support
  • Induction slides
  • Role descriptions
  • Further support for newly-elected councillors
  • Member briefings
  • Audit and Governance Committee Resources
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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
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