Welcome to the website of the Association of Democratic Services Officers
ADSO is the national body representing professionals working across all areas of Democratic Support within local authorities, joint authorities and employers organisations. With over 800 members, ADSO is growing from strength to strength and working towards its vision of becoming a nationally recognised professional association regarded as such by its members, stakeholders and Central Government. ADSO is leading the way in providing good quality, good value practitioner training for its members and the sector more widely and the 2011-2012 Training Programme is proving very popular. John Austin, ADSO Board Chairman says ‘ADSO is beginning to add value across the Democratic Services sector and for its members. The benefits of a professional association are incredibly important, particularly during challenging economic times. Come and join us and engage with your colleagues across the country.’