Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Member Development Policy be approved and implemented with immediate effect.

2.   That a further review of the Member Development Policy takes place after two years.

3.   That delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director – Policy and Communications, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Governance, to make future minor amendments to the Member Development Policy.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

To further develop and enhance the Council’s member development offer.

The Assistant Director – Policy and Communications submitted a report recommending for approval the proposed inaugural Member Development Policy.

The report noted that the introduction of a Member Development Policy would support current and future Elected Members to be successful in their roles, and to ensure the development of their skills and knowledge through effective training.

The full Member Development Policy was attached at Appendix A to the officer’s report.

Cabinet agreed that the recommendation set out at paragraphs 2.3 and 8.3 of the officer’s report, be revised to grant delegated authority to the Assistant Director – Policy and Communications, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Governance, to make future minor amendments to the policy.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Member Development Policy be approved and implemented with immediate effect.

2.   That a further review of the Member Development Policy takes place after two years.

3.   That delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director – Policy and Communications, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Governance, to make future minor amendments to the Member Development Policy.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To further develop and enhance the Council’s member development offer.