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Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils

Training

Provisional bookings will be accepted while awaiting council approval.

The current Training Schedule is available to view in the Members Area.

Title: Clerks 1
Venue:

Anstey

Time:

2-3 hour course

Cost:

£25.00
(£100.00 to non-member councils)

Notes:

Topics covered include:

Introduction to the role of the Clerk
The role of the Chairman
Local Government tiers and services
Useful books and guidance
IT provisions
Council administration
Meeting procedures, agendas and minutes

Title: Clerks 2
Venue:

Anstey

Time:

2-3 hour course

Cost:

£25.00
(£100.00 to non-member councils)

Notes:

Topics covered include:

The role of the Council and it’s Councillors
Employment matters
Code of conduct, declaring interests and Members Register of Interests
Public participation in meetings
Standing Orders
Rules and regulations - what Councils can and can’t do (Legal)

Title: Clerks 3
Venue:

Anstey

Time:

2-3 hour course

Cost:

£25.00
(£100.00 to non-member councils)

Notes:

Topics covered include:

Roles and responsibilities of RFO
Keeping the PC’s financial records
Powers to spend money
Internal and external Auditors role
Audit Regulations
Insurance & risk management
HMRC and VAT
Retention of records

Title: CiLCA Training
Venue:

Anstey

Time:

Three half day sessions

Cost:

£150.00
(£250.00 to non-member councils)

Notes:

This course goes through the CiLCA portfolio giving guidance on how to fulfil the necessary requirements.

Title: Chairmans Training
Venue:

Various venues

Time:

2-3 hour course

Cost:

£25.00
(£100.00 for non-member councils)

Notes:

Topics covered include:

The leadership role of the Chairman
The legal powers and duties of the Chairman
Public relations – civic duties
Managing council meetings
Being a good Employer
Public participation

Title: Councillor Training
Venue:

Various venues

Time:

2-3 hours

Cost:

£25.00
(£100.00 to non-member councils)

Notes:

Topics covered include:

Roles and responsibilities
Getting things done for the local community
Procedure for council meetings
Effective council meetings
Working with your Clerk
The council as an Employer
Local councils and Planning
Budget setting

Title: The Power of Well-Being - for Councillors and Clerks
Venue:

Various venues

Time:

2 hours

Cost:

£150 per council (£200 per non-member council)

Notes:

This is a new course and it is run just for your Council. The aim is to ensure you meet the criteria set out in the legislation so that your Council can use this power. The main aspects of the course are an explanation of the power, the links to Principal Authority sustainable community strategies, the community engagement statement of intent, eligibility and using the power. Please contact the office for further details.

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