Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Monitoring Officer on any training requirements for Members in general and for Members of the Committee.

The Committee considered the report of the Monitoring Officer which invited Members to identify training needs to promote the ethical framework.

The following were suggested for inclusion, as appropriate, during the course of the year –

·         Chairmen’s training in respect of the process/procedures for Assessment/Review Sub-Committee and Hearings Sub-Committee 

·         Overall basic planning training (probity in planning) for the Independent and Parish Council representatives of the Committee

It was noted that an invitation would be extended to the Independent/ Members/Parish representatives of the Committee to attend any of the more detailed planning training sessions arranged for Cheshire East Councillors.

It was noted that at the conclusion of the meeting, Members of the Committee would be able to view the DVD “Assessment Made Clear”.

RESOLVED:

(a)               That the report be noted; and

(b)               That training events be organised as appropriate throughout the year.