ADSO training course – Law and practice of decision making (Sheffield City Council)

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.