When you are newly elected there will be an induction training period when you can attend several induction courses.
If you are a member of a political or other group there could be training and support from your political group.
The training programme provided by the Council is decided by the Members Development Forum and
will include:
A series of induction courses on topics such as:
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members’ allowances and support from Members’ Services
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dealing with constituents’ enquiries
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local government finance
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts
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probity and integrity
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speaking in public
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ethical conduct for members
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IT training
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website editing (no prior knowledge required)
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tour of departments
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Elected Members’ Mentoring Scheme: Councillors who wish to join the scheme will be linked to a senior officer within the Council who will be best able to meet the needs of the councillor and ableto share his or her knowledge with a first timecouncillor
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councillors can also request Personal Development Plans to identify individual training needs. This will be a confidential statement of your skills and training. The Plan will help you to recognise and value the skills, knowledge and experience you already have, and will help you make informed decisions about your future training and information needs
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individual training sessions identified within your Personal Development Plans
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there will also be optional training, workshops and seminars and an opportunity to attend seminars organised by other public bodies, local government organisations and other local authorities
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training for scrutiny committee members
