Issue - meetings

To approve the outline of a training programme for members of the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee considered a proposed training programme which aimed at providing members of the Sub-Committee with an appropriate level of understanding of Local Government financing as it related to Cheshire East Council. A description of each subject area was set out in the report.

At the Chair’s invitation, Councillor B Evans, a visiting member, asked if such training could be provided to all members of the Council. The Director of Finance and Customer Services undertook to take the matter away for consideration.

Members suggested that the training, if provided virtually, could be recorded and perhaps made available to other members.  

The question was asked whether there should be named reserve members for the Sub-Committee who had received the required training. It appeared, however, that some groups had made their own informal arrangements whereby a member with relevant experience would substitute when required.

RESOLVED

That the proposed training programme for members of the Finance Sub-Committee be approved as follows:

• The Financial Management Code
• The Financial Cycle
• Revenue and Capital Financing
• Management of Reserves
• Treasury Management