At its previous meeting, the Committee had been advised that the full Standards Committee would require training and awareness, which would need to commence once the Independent and Parish members had been appointed.
Consideration was given to a proposed Training Plan.
It was suggested that, initially, training should take place on two occasions: -
· January 2009– Prior to the first meeting of the full Committee on 13 January. It was proposed that an induction session be held. Depending on the areas to be covered this would be for 1.5 hours. The aim of this session would be to introduce members of the Committee to each other.
· February 2009 (Date to be agreed) – A full day session to provide detailed training on dealing with complaints and would cover the assessment process, local hearings and reviews. This training would be vital for the Committee to fulfil its role. A proposed draft programme was included within the report to the Committee.
It was noted that the there was a place available for a member of the Committee to attend the Standards Board Annual Conference and that Councillor Goddard had agreed to attend.
RESOLVED
That the proposed Training Programme and dates for the two events be endorsed.