For Zoom link and passcode, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
Agenda to follow. Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)
The new Councillors’ Code of Conduct was published by the LGA in December 2020. This free webinar, hosted by ADSO, will take place on Friday 29th January at 10.30, lasting for one hour.
Paul Hoey from Hoey Ainscough Associates and the co-architect of the new code will present its key elements and in particular the changes from the consultation version. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Paul and share your views.
THE WEBINAR IS NOW FULL.
A recording of the webinar will be made available to access by all ADSO members if you have not been able to book on. Look out for announcements on social media and the website.
The webinar is sponsored by Public-I providing hardware and software to the public sector for the best meeting experience.
The new Councillors’ Code of Conduct was published by the LGA in December 2020. This second free webinar, hosted by ADSO, will take place on Friday 12th February at 14:00, lasting for one hour.
Paul Hoey from Hoey Ainscough Associates and the co-architect of the new code will present its key elements and in particular the changes from the consultation version. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Paul and share your views.
To register for the webinar, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5555929424655932429
If you are unable to attend or are unable to book on, a recording of the webinar along with the earlier one from 29th January, will be made available to access by all ADSO members. Look out for announcements on social media, in the newsletter and on the website.
For further information, please contact your regional reps as follows:
Eastern (Kent and Sussex)
Nick Hughes (Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)
Email: nicholas.hughes@adso.co.uk
Email: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
Western (Hampshire and Surrey)
Sally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampshire County Council)
Email: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk
Email: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
****FULLY BOOKED****** Come into my Parlour! – demystifying the management of civic office
There is good evidence that, as longstanding Mayor’s and Chair’s Secretaries retire, they are not being replaced like for like. Instead, a senior manager might stalk the Democratic Services corridor and put their hand on the shoulder of an unsuspecting DSO, announcing ‘I want you to take on management of the civic office’.
After the initial shock, thoughts will turn to ‘what does it entail?’ ‘where do I start?’ and ‘who can I talk to for support?’
This ADSO webinar will set you in the right direction and will be led by Phil O’Brien, who has 37 years’ experience in the field. A former Head of Democratic Services at Derby City Council, Phil’s first local government role was as Assistant Mayor’s Officer and he served 32 consecutive Mayors. Phil is a founder member and sits on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Civic Officers (NACO) and is author of ‘Surviving Scrutiny – a 21st Century Civic Office.’ He also helped develop the ADSO Diploma Civic Pathway.
Hosted by ADSO, the webinar will take place on Wednesday 10th March from 3.30-4.30pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Phil and share your views.
The webinar is sponsored by Link Support Services (UK) Ltd (www.linksupportservices.co.uk). Link is in its 27th year providing highly regarded bespoke member and officer training. It supports over 150 Councils, Police and Crime Panels, Fire and Rescue Authorities and Combined Authorities with their member and officer training requirements and are a NACO approved training partner.
