Issue - meetings

The Head of Governance presented the report which detailed proposals for the post-election induction of new and returning Members and provided an overarching strategic framework for Member Development for the next administration.

The Committee requested the following amendments:

·         Schedule planning training to take place after Party Group Meetings on 17 May, but before Annual Council on 22 May;

·         Amend the status of the following sessions to be ‘recommended’ rather than ‘optional’ for all Members due to the relevance to casework at members surgeries: Planning; Libraries, Education and Skills; and Housing and Benefits;

·         Include health and safety guidance for members surgeries as part of the post-election information 

Following discussion on the item, the Chairman moved the recommendations set out in the report including the amendments proposed above.

The Committee RESOLVED;

That the Member Development Programme 2018 – 2022 as set out in Appendix A be approved subject to the amendments set out in the preamble above.