Robust decision making: challenges and responsibilities
February 6, 2018
Successful relationships between councillors and officers
February 6, 2018Standards and probity: national standards & local approach
Purpose of the Module
To explore the national statutory requirements for standards and conduct relating to councillors in local government and to fully understand your council’s local approach.
Perfect for
- Newly elected councillors (ideal as part of an induction programme)
- All councillors as a refresher
- Councillors on Standards Committees
- Independent Persons involved in standards matters
Module Content
- The national statutory regime relating to standards and conduct in local government
- The conduct and behaviour expected of elected councillors including examples of previous cases
- Danger areas to avoid
- Your council’s code of conduct and arrangements for dealing with complaints of breach and sanctions
- Interests and conflicts
Clear and precise delivery and content; good pace and right length
