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. Bookings should be made by the council Officers, not Councillors
This is our new 3-part staffing committee training event: Part 1 – Appraisal Skills Town and Parish Councils know that it would be good practice to conduct appraisals, but struggle to overcome hurdles, such as Employee reluctance, finding the time and knowing how to do it confidently. This 90-minute presentation
Details A new event just for Councillors: Your council employees’ staff, even if that’s just the part-time Parish Clerk – your council is an employer and as such has all the legal responsibility that comes with that. The management of the Clerk by the Council is a tricky thing, this
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
Formally called Chairpersonship (& how to be successful) and predominantly aimed at serving or newly elected chairs / vice-chairpersons but, rebranded as it is suitable for anyone who wants to explore the governance of a legally convened meeting and the statutory role of a chairperson. This event will take up
This lecture will look at the key areas councils should focus on in their role as a consultee in the planning process. With planning being potentially the most contentious subject the council undertakes, this event is one of our most popular and is highly valued by the Councillors who have
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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