Upcoming Workshops
Current course information:
Standing Orders Online Course Monday 5 May 2025
Standing Orders are part and parcel of all formal meetings in local government whether Council, Committee, Sub Committee or Community Board. Being familiar with Standing Orders and being able to offer advice to elected members in the political meeting environment is a prerequisite for staff who attend and support elected members at meetings.
This workshop will also be of interest to reporting staff and senior staff that support political meetings. Elected members would also benefit from this workshop.
Online Pre- and Post-Election Planning Workshops - Wednesday 19 March 2025, or Thursday 1 May 2025, or Monday 9 June 2025
This on-line workshop will cover the following:
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setting an induction and establishment plan for the incoming elected members,
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critical must do actions,
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establishing an ongoing programme for elected member development,
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thinking of the risks relating to induction,
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making sure that all the “i’s” are dotted, and the “t’s” crossed!
The choice of dates is:
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Wednesday 19 March 2025, or
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Thursday 1 May 2025, or
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Monday 9 June 2025
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The information pack and registration form can be accessed using the following buttons
New Governance Professionals Introductory Course Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May 2025
The role of the Governance Advisor is highly professional, requiring skills and knowledge to support elected members in making good decisions in a framework that complies with legislation and good practice.
This two-day introductory course for people new to the role will provide all the core elements of knowledge that a new Governance Advisor will need to undertake the role in their initial stages of development.