**All places are now filled on the ADSO’s “Meeting and Procedures plus” training course. If you want to be put onto waiting list, please email adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk**
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers with experience in servicing meetings and assumes a basic level of knowledge and competence in this area.
Workshop topics:
- Motions and amendments PLUS: exploring formal and procedural motions and their effect on meetings;
- Role of Elected and Co-opted Members;
- Constitutional Issues PLUS – looking at quorums, calling meetings, urgent items and Key Decisions;
- Committees/ bodies for special purposes, looking at Joint Committees within the same Authority and join working
- Committees/ bodies with other Authorities and Area Committees
- Constitutional issues and joint working
- Access to information PLUS – including rights of the public and press, the issue of ‘need to know’ for Councillors, FOI and statutory records;
- Exempt and confidential information;
- Meetings procedures PLUS surgery.
Course Length: 10.00am registration (10.15am start to 4.00pm)
Cost: £95 + VAT (including lunch) for ADSO Members and £130+ VAT (including lunch) for non ADSO Members*
To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:
- Name and contact details (email and telephone)
- Job title and Local Authority
- Date and venue of course
- ADSO member yes/no?
- Additional requirements (dietary etc)
- Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Joining instructions will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed.
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers with experience in servicing meetings and assumes a basic level of knowledge and competence in this area.
Workshop topics:
- Motions and amendments PLUS: exploring formal and procedural motions and their effect on meetings;
- Role of Elected and Co-opted Members;
- Constitutional Issues PLUS – looking at quorums, calling meetings, urgent items and Key Decisions;
- Committees/ bodies for special purposes, looking at Joint Committees within the same Authority and join working
- Committees/ bodies with other Authorities and Area Committees
- Constitutional issues and joint working
- Access to information PLUS – including rights of the public and press, the issue of ‘need to know’ for Councillors, FOI and statutory records;
- Exempt and confidential information;
- Meetings procedures PLUS surgery.
Course Length: 10.00am registration (10.15am start to 4.00pm)
Cost: £95 + VAT (including lunch) for ADSO Members and £130+ VAT (including lunch) for non ADSO Members*
To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:
- Name and contact details (email and telephone)
- Job title and Local Authority
- Date and venue of course
- ADSO member yes/no?
- Additional requirements (dietary etc)
- Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Joining instructions will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed.
THE DELIVERY OF TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE FOR LONDON
Friday 21 April, 2017 9.30am-4.00pm
London Councils, 59½ Southwark Street, SE1 0AL
The programme will include sessions with:
- Professor Colin Copus and his colleague Rachel Wall from DeMontfort University, speaking about the work and interim findings of the Councillor Commission.
- Carl Whistlecraft, Head of Governance at Kirklees Council, presenting on the Kirklees Democracy Commission.
- A panel of industry leading professionals discussing and taking questions on the future of local governance and what it means for Democratic Services professionals.
- Craig Bowdery, CLG Parliamentary Select Committee Specialist, to speak about the Committee’s current inquiry into Overview & Scrutiny in Local Government before facilitating interactive sessions with delegates.
- Councillor Tony Arbour (Chairman of the London Assembly and former Leader, Richmond upon Thames Council) providing his unique analysis of local councils, the GLA and the future of London governance.
There will also be further interactive sessions (details to be confirmed) and opportunities for delegates to network and meet with sponsors.
If you’d like to attend the ADSO London Branch’s Spring Seminar 2017, please register by completing the form via this link. The event is FREE but spaces are limited and priority will be given ADSO members.
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wishing to develop their knowledge of the scrutiny function and to discuss and share good practice in the role of Scrutiny Officer.
Workshop topics:
- Basic principles/ legislative update – an overview of the relevant legislation which governs overview and scrutiny and also a discussion around the main principles of scrutiny
- The future: the adaptable scrutiny officer – the role of a scrutiny officer is changing. Is the future a scrutiny officer who can adapt and do other ‘add on’ roles?
- Effective and outcome based scrutiny – looking at the value of scrutiny and measuring its effectiveness
- Shaping an influencing scrutiny system – a look at the importance of influence to the overview and scrutiny system and how to develop this during reviews and pick appropriate topics to review
- Effective scrutiny surgery – a look at other issues which were raised during the day not covered by the group discussions
Presenters:
Peter Sass, Head of Executive and Committee Service at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils and Jane Garrard, Scrutiny Officer at Nottingham City Council
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wishing to develop their knowledge of the scrutiny function and to discuss and share good practice in the role of Scrutiny Officer.
Workshop topics:
- Basic principles/ legislative update – an overview of the relevant legislation which governs overview and scrutiny and also a discussion around the main principles of scrutiny
- The future: the adaptable scrutiny officer – the role of a scrutiny officer is changing. Is the future a scrutiny officer who can adapt and do other ‘add on’ roles?
- Effective and outcome based scrutiny – looking at the value of scrutiny and measuring its effectiveness
- Shaping an influencing scrutiny system – a look at the importance of influence to the overview and scrutiny system and how to develop this during reviews and pick appropriate topics to review
- Effective scrutiny surgery – a look at other issues which were raised during the day not covered by the group discussions
Presenters:
Helen Gee, Associate trainer and Peter Foulsham, Scrutiny Officer at Wyre Council
What’s in it for you & your council:
- Learn how to inspire your team using transformational leadership
- Unlock the strategic potential of your council
- Find out how to manage key projects on time and on budget
- Discover how to prepare and deliver a successful Corporate Plan
And much more!
Sessions include
Preparing and delivering a successful Corporate Plan – David Preston, Town Clerk, Oswestry TC
Devolved functions – unlocking the strategic potential of local councils in England and Wales – Dr Tim Thorogood, Research Fellow, Cardiff University (and former CEO of Falklands Islands, Local Govt Information Unit and Swansea City Council) and Mike Burton, Editorial Director of The MJ Group
Managing Key Projects on time and on budget – Tim Walden, Senior Programme Manager, Network Rail
Devolution – the Wiltshire Experience – with Dame Jane Scott, Leader, Wiltshire Council and Reg Williams City Clerk, Salisbury City Council
The role of the RFO in developing corporate strategy – Alan Mellor, IPFA, Town Clerk, Newark TC (and former Ashfield District Council
Chief Executive)
Managing Sickness Absences – Lis Moore, SLCC Head of Advisory Service, facilitates a discussion with leading Society members
The difference between management and leadership – Patricia Marks, MD, Somerset Business Agency
Managing Future Change – Rob Smith, Chief Executive, SLCC
Delivering innovation in local councils – Jonathan Flowers, Independent Chairman of Improvement and Development Board (for local
councils)
Community Infrastructure levy – a Panel of experts facilitated by SLCC National Planning Advisor AndrewTowlerton, considers how local
councils can maximise the opportunities presented by CIL
Brilliant Leadership – Andy Cope one of our most popular speakers ever, concludes the programme with a look at the approach needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
For full details and to make your booking go here:
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legislation underpinning the current decision-making process. The content is linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
Workshop topics:
- Meetings and their legal framework starting with the Local Government Act 1972
- Discussion on the Local Government Act 1985 and Local Government and Housing Act 1989
- Local Government Act 2000 – What did this mean for Local Authorities? What was new?
- Case Studies and feedback – Applying legislation to the democratic process
- Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 – What changes to the decision making framework did this Act require?
- Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 Case Studies and feedback – Interpreting and applying legislation
- Localism Act 2011 – What new opportunities did this Act bring for Local Authorities?
- 2012, 2014 and 2015 – Discussion regarding most recent legislation including Executive Arrangements 2012, Health and Social Care Act, 2012 and Openness Regulations 2014
- Surgery – Opportunity to raise any questions / discussions or issues with the group
Presenters:
Lennox Beattie, Blackpool Council and Ann-Marie Davidson, Staffordshire Council
Booking Information:
To book a place on the course, please email: Adso.training@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with the following information:
- Name and contact details (email and telephone)
- Job title and Local Authority
- Date and venue of course
- ADSO member yes/no?
- ADSO learner yes/no?
- Additional requirements (dietary etc)
- Purchase order number (please note that we do not accept bookings without a purchase order number)
Joining instructions will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed.
The course is now full.
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legislation underpinning the current decision-making process. The content is linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
Workshop topics:
- Meetings and their legal framework starting with the Local Government Act 1972
- Discussion on the Local Government Act 1985 and Local Government and Housing Act 1989
- Local Government Act 2000 – What did this mean for Local Authorities? What was new?
- Case Studies and feedback – Applying legislation to the democratic process
- Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 – What changes to the decision making framework did this Act require?
- Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 Case Studies and feedback – Interpreting and applying legislation
- Localism Act 2011 – What new opportunities did this Act bring for Local Authorities?
- 2012, 2014 and 2015 – Discussion regarding most recent legislation including Executive Arrangements 2012, Health and Social Care Act, 2012 and Openness Regulations 2014
- Surgery – Opportunity to raise any questions / discussions or issues with the group
Presenters:
Peter Edwards, Associate trainer and Ian Millichap, Associate trainer
The Programme:
- Group Discussion: Preparing for the 2018 Local Elections – Lorraine Brook to lead a discussion on what needs to happen, when and by whom?
- Video conferencing, IT and paper-light – Matthew Mannion to lead a discussion on different/new approaches to meeting management.
- Business continuity and security issues – the implications for Democratic Services.
- ADSO National Board feedback.
- ADSO London Branch Seminar 2017 Feedback – What did you like, and perhaps more importantly what did you not like!
- ADSO London Branch AGM – Appointment of London Branch Committee Officers
We look forward to seeing as many members as possible!
For more information please contact Gary Woodhall, gwoodhall