The School Admissions (England) (Coronavirus) (Appeals Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 were published today and will remain in place until 31st January 2021. The regulations apply to appeals that have not yet been determined and any between now and 21 January 2021. The main approach of the regulations is to remove (or disapply) the need for appeals … Continued
This Protocol and accompanying Procedure Rules provide the means and guidance for the conduct of any remote meeting of the Council, and its various Committees and Sub-Committees, held under the provisions of the Regulations. This Protocol and Procedure Rules should be read in conjunction with the Authority’s Standing Orders and Procedure Rules within the Constitution. … Continued
The guidance is an immediate response to the regulations and is based on the information available at the time. We are conscious that there are still a number of questions to be answered and we are in dialogue with relevant civil servants to seek more explanation and clarity around certain issues. Therefore, we will update … Continued
Local democracy and council decision-making are threatened by the Coronavirus outbreak. ADSO is expecting the Government to issue regulations next week to allow for virtual meetings. Key meetings, such as regulatory and school appeal committees, must be able to take place without the need to physically meet. ADSO is urging all local authorities to … Continued
The LGA has published the draft Members’ Code of Conduct. The LGA will be issuing a series of questions next week as part of its revised consultation exercise. We will circulate a link to these questions once they are available. Please ensure that your authority takes part in the consultation and responds accordingly. ADSO will … Continued
Dear Secretary of State We are writing to you to highlight a number of governance issues facing local authorities arising from the Covid – 19 emergency and the further restrictions likely to be imposed by Government. Our associations represent local authority lawyers, monitoring officers and governance staff within English principal councils. We have issued advice … Continued
LLG and ADSO have received several enquires as to the position with local authority decision making and the democratic process in light of the Coronavirus. This has included the suggestion that both associations should lobby for a change of legislation to allow remote meetings if the situation deteriorates to the point that all meetings must … Continued
The ASSOCIATION OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES OFFICERS (ADSO) Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 21 November 2019 AT 4.20 PM at the BRISTOL FILTON HOLIDAY INN, BRISTOL BS16 1QX. This event is part of the Annual Conference. PUBLISHED AGENDA extension: pdf 2018 final accounts_118779 extension: pdf PUBLISHED SUPPLEMENTARY extension: pdf
The Board is delighted to announce that we have appointed Colin Copus as our very first non-executive Director. Colin as many will know is a very high profile and respected figure in the local government field and it is a real compliment to ADSO that he has agreed to join us. Colin is Emeritus Professor … Continued
The 3rd Region XI Symposium is scheduled for 6th and 7th June 2019 and will be held in Stratford-upon-Avon in the United Kingdom. Aptly titled “Broadening Your Horizons – An International Perspective on Citizen and Community Engagement,” the Symposium will be co-sponsored with IIMC Region XI affiliates – SLCC, ADSO and SOLAR — and will … Continued