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July 27, 2026The role of a cabinet member*
Purpose of the Module
To reflect on the role of a cabinet member in collectively leading the executive of the organisation, including a consideration of robust and effective decision-making and the relationship with scrutiny.
* This module can be adapted to focus on the role of a Board member at a Combined/Strategic Authority
Perfect for
Newly appointed cabinet members or any member who wants to understand how executive governance arrangements operate in a local authority.
Module Content
- The role of the Executive/Cabinet in an Executive governance system
- Executive and non-executive decisions
- Collective and individual decision-making as a Cabinet member
- Robust decisions as a Cabinet - areas of vulnerability
- The key relationship with Overview and Scrutiny
- Your external role as a Cabinet member
- Officer/member relations
A good balance between slides, workshops, and interactions
