Council and Democracy

Agenda item

Review of the Member Development Policy

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the revised member development policy be approved and implemented with immediate effect.

 

2.    That a further review of the member development policy be carried out after two years.

 

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

 

To further develop and enhance our member development offer and to ensure the policy meets the changing needs of our elected members.

 

 

Minutes:

The Senior Democratic and Scrutiny Officer submitted a report seeking approval for the revised Member Development Policy.

 

The Member Development Policy was first introduced in 2018 to bring together the full member learning and development offer in one place, ensure member development was delivered in a programmed way and provide clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of the members and officers involved in coordinating member development.

 

Over the past year, member development has continued to be delivered through a virtual format. Attendance at briefing sessions and training events during this period has actually improved on previous years. A weekly member e-bulletin has also been introduced to provide members with key messages and up to date information about council services and spotlight learning and development opportunities.

 

The revised Member Development Policy and the terms of reference for the Member Development Working Group were attached as appendices to the officer’s report.

 

*RESOLVED –

 

1.    That the revised member development policy be approved and implemented with immediate effect.

 

2.    That a further review of the member development policy be carried out after two years.

 

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

 

To further develop and enhance our member development offer and to ensure the policy meets the changing needs of our elected members.

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