Branch AGM 2017 Danny Moody Chief Executive, Northants CALC B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR How to create the perfect parish councillor
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B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Who is this presentation for?
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � This presentation is for you if: � You want to improve and develop your councillor team � You want to be proactive and positive � You want to take control of the situation � You want to seize opportunities � You want to be the change you seek
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � This presentation is NOT for you if: � You don’t wish to rock the boat � Think that you have to put up with the councillors you’ve got � Are jaded by decades of being brow-beaten and can’t see a way forward and have given up with “your lot”. � Think that something that is difficult is not worth trying
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Is it your job and do you have the authority? � Should the clerk influence who the members are? � What does your perfect councillor look like? � What are their skills, qualities and attributes? � Where to start? � The three areas where you can have the most impact.
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Is it your job and do you have the authority?
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR Administrator Manager Passive Active Chief Secretary Executive Avoid Take responsibility responsibility
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR “ Minister, the traditional allocation of executive responsibilities has always been so determined as to liberate the ministerial incumbent from the administrative minutiae by devolving the managerial functions to those whose experience and qualifications have better formed them for the performance of such humble offices , thereby releasing their political overlords for the more onerous duties and profound deliberations which are the inevitable concomitant of their exalted position. ”
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � What does your perfect councillor look like?
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Three opportunities to have an influence - #1 � Councillor Recruitment � Vacancy notice � Targeted approach – individual � Targeted approach – organisational � Recruitment pack (role description, person spec, Good Cllrs Guide) � Success breeds success � But may have to use a bit of “spin”! � Examples of good and bad vacancy notices
Notice of Co-option of Councillors Following the uncontested elections, Little Pipping Parish Council is quorate and does have a sufficient number of councillors. However, the Council has up to three vacancies to fill. At the Annual Parish Council meeting on Monday 15th May 2017 the Council agreed to advertise to co-opt using the power of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1985, Section 21a). If you are interested in becoming a councillor applications are being invited until Monday 21st September 2017, with interviews and voting taking place at a Full Town Council meeting on Monday 4th October 2017. Full details on how to apply to be a co-opted councillor are available from the office. The Office, Station Road, Little Pipping, TD1 3EN Tel: 01234 522222 Email: lppc@gmail.com
Great Pipping Vacancy on the Parish Council Great Pipping Parish Council has a vacancy for a parish councillor. Expressions of interest are welcomed from anyone who is over 18 years old. As a councillor representing your community you will help keep it a great place to live and work. You will be supported in your role and will be expected to undertake training . You should be comfortable working electronically . You should have a positive outlook and a can-do attitude and be willing to work as part of a team . If you are interested in joining the council please contact the Clerk John Smith for more information on 01234 522222 or by e-mail at clerk@greatpipping-pc.gov.uk. The Parish Council currently meets in the evening on the fourth Wednesday of alternate months. If you care about your community and would like to help make a real difference then why not Become a Parish Councillor!
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Three opportunities to have an influence - #2 � Councillor Induction � Induction pack (inc. Standing Orders, Financial Regs, Policies, working practices) � Buddy system � Basic/induction training � Find a quick win – but manage expectations � 6-month review
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Three opportunities to have an influence - #3 � Councillor Continuous Professional Development � Training Statement of Intent (TSI) � Training Plan � Skills audit � Basic/induction training � Ad hoc training in specialist areas � Committee membership conditional on training
B UILD - A -C OUNCILLOR � Conclusions � Don’t be afraid to tell councillors how you would like things to work � Don’t expect this to be a magic bullet � Don’t expect this to work overnight � Use the three key opportunities to influence � It is additional work/effort but it’s an investment for your future � Keep a positive outlook � Look forward to being boss of the dream team!
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