Minutes:
Committee
noted the report in relation to Members’ Annual Development Reviews (ADR’s) and
Member Development and noted, attached as an Appendix to the circulated report,
a copy of the draft Schedule of Member Seminars and a copy of the training
available via the WLGA. A copy of the
draft Schedule of Seminars would be circulated following agreement by Committee
today.
Members suggested that the training
section be approached regarding the training being provided either internally
to Officers or by Officers in relation to, for example, new legislation etc, with a view to this being extended to include Members,
where appropriate.
Some
Members felt that the ADR process helped Members focus on their development to
date and to also identify any future training needs. Members also asked whether the training
sessions provided were accredited. It
was confirmed that they were not, however Officers would look into the
provision of accredited training and report back to Committee.
Members
raised the times of Seminars (9am and 3pm) and requested an analysis of
attendance at the Seminars. In addition
Members requested that consideration be given to surveying all Members to
ascertain the preferred times for the start of meetings and seminars.
RESOLVED: a. that
the Draft Member Development Programme, enclosed at Appendix 1 to the
circulated report, be approved and circulated to all Members for information;
b. that Members of the Committee
promote the participation in the second round of Member Annual Development
Reviews, in line with the revised scheme;
c. that Officers undertake a review of
attendance figures at Seminars, and also consider undertaking a survey of all
Members in relation to preferred start times of meetings/seminars;
d. that Officers look into providing
accredited training for Members;
e. that discussions be held with the
Training Section, in relation to Members being included in the training
provided, if appropriate.
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