These are essential training events run by SALC throughout the year that all members of the council should have attended. Refresher training is also recommended.
To see the list of current training dates available and to book, go to the Training Events page
In this lecture, Justin Robinson (former SALC CEO) will focus in on the key areas councils should focus on in their role as a consultee in the planning process . This event is popular with Clerks / Officers as well. Topics will include:
For serving or newly elected chairs / vice-chairpersons, but suitable for any Councillor who wants to explore the governance of a legally convened meeting and the statutory role of a Chairperson. This event will take up to 3 hours and will be a kept to a small group of no
This 2-hour presentation is the first part in a series of 2 Councillor Essentials training sessions. It is designed for new councillors, giving them the essential information needed to be effective in carrying out their role, it can also work as a refresher for longer serving councillors. The session will
This 1.5-hour session focuses in on the core financial governance topics every councillor needs to know. Offering insight into the training that Clerks / RFO are given and highlighting the councillors areas of responsibility for protecting public money. This event is equally as suitable for long-standing councillors as it is
In this 1 hour briefing, we will introduce the Somerset Code of Conduct (LGA model), simplify and explain all the key elements, with particular attention to declaration of Interests. Topics to include: Who is this for? – Everyone!…
A one hour briefing for councillors looking at the local government audit regime, the duties of the council and the role of the councillor within that. This lecture looks in depth at the internal auditor’s role, who makes the appointment and how to get the best from this service. The
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