Working the Greener Way - online!
Working the Greener Way - online!
A chairman/woman is elected annually by the Council Members elected to the Council. The main rules of law governing the role of the chairman/woman of Town, Parish and Community Councils are set out in the Local Government Act 1972, and, in particular, in Schedule 12 of that Act.
The position of chairman/woman is held by a councillor who is appointed at the council's annual general meeting held in May. The position is held for a period of one year and is apolitical.
During their civic year, the chairman/woman may also choose to raise money for charity through fundraising events.
A Vice Chairman is also appointed to represent the Chairman should they be unable to attend an event.
It is not only the chairman/chairwoman's duty to chair council meetings, but also to promote their constituency at civic and ceremonial events which may include functions organised by local and national organisations, charities and businesses where there is a local connection.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each half-day online course is four academic hours (45 minutes) 3 hours long, with a 15 minute break half way through the course.
All Council and Committee meetings should be run respectfully, efficiently and effectively. The proper management of the council chamber to enable open debate of business is critical to the performance and proper operation of every council, irrespective of its size:
This course covers the following learning objectives:
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each half-day online course is four academic hours (45 minutes) 3 hours long, with a 15 minute break half way through the course.
The main function of a Town, Parish or Community Councillor is to represent the views of all residents within their constituency. To listen to, and understand, the views and needs of individuals and different groups. As a Councillor there is a responsibility to be well-informed about local views. Councillors cannot assume that they represent the interests of the electorate without consulting them.
Town, Parish and Community Councillors are elected, or co-opted representatives, not volunteers or employees. Usually Councillors serve for a 4 year term, unless co-opted or elected in a bye-election when they serve until the next election. All Councillors must comply with their Council's statutory authority, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and with the Code of Member Conduct.
Councillors are required to contribute to the proper operation of the Council by serving on the Council, its committees and working groups, contributing to constructive debate in a professional and measured manner, responding to the needs and views of the community and influencing council policies which effect their constituents.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each half-day online course is four academic hours (45 minutes) 3 hours long, with a 15 minute break half way through the course.
The role of the Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) within a council is the only position which is required, by statute to be held by an employee of the Council. The RFO is responsible for maintaining an effective framework for managing the council’s financial resources, regular and accurate reporting to Council members, maintaining the council's accounts in good order and the preparation of the year end accounting statements and statutory Annual Return.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each full-day online course is eight academic hours (45 minutes) 6 hours long, with two 15 minute breaks half way through the morning and afternoon sessions and a 30 minute lunch break.
The annual audit is the keystone which satisfies statutory regulations and maintains the public trust in Town, Parish and Community Councils. Without auditing, government funded organisations could inadvertently misstate their financial records, fail to comply with their statutory duties, and/or misrepresent their operational efficacy, making themselves appear more performant than they actually are.
All Councils need to prepare for two different audits each year:
· Internal audit: Performed by independent companies or entities. The independent auditor signs off the required Statutory Return and provides a detailed internal audit report to the organisation being audited, for onward submission to the appointed external auditor, with the year-end submission.
· External audits: Performed by the Government appointed external auditor. The External Auditor reviews the audited accounts, governance statements and detailed internal audit review prior to issuing its certificate and report and the conclusion of audit notice.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each full-day online course is eight academic hours (45 minutes) 6 hours long, with two 15 minute breaks half way through the morning and afternoon sessions and a 30 minute lunch break.
This course has been designed for Data Protection Officers and employees who work in or are associated with data protection within UK companies and organisations. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) has a statutory basis in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The Data Protection Officer is responsible for their employer’s data protection compliance program.
Under the GDPR it is mandatory for certain data controllers and processors to designate a DPO. This is the case for all public authorities and bodies, and for other organisations systematically harvest, acquire and or manage personal data, or which process special categories of personal data on an industrial scale.
This one-day course prepares individuals who wish to take on the role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer, including an introduction to privacy law, the GDPR articles, and the designations, tasks and statutory position of DPO.
Learning outcomes:
· Introduction to Privacy Law in England and Wales
· UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018
· Peripheral legal frameworks concerning Data Protection
· Regulation and compliance
· The role of the Data Controller and Data Processor
· The role of the Information Commissioner as the UK Regulator
· Individual Rights and the lawful basis for processing data
· Process of special categories of personal data under Article 9(1)
· International data transfer governance & compliance
· The Data Protection Officer: role, experience, skills and relationships
· Designation, position and Relationships of the data protection officer
· Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
· Risk Management : Health & Safety and Business Risk
· Professional Advice
· Implementation of Risk based data management systems
· Security relating to data processing
· Internal Controls and Management reporting
· Developing you documentation
· Data subject requests
· Communication of a data breach
· Liability
· Continuous professional development
Full digital course collateral work book provided on booking with pre-course preparation list.
Each full-day online course is eight academic hours (45 minutes) 6 hours long, with two 15 minute breaks half way through the morning and afternoon sessions and a 30 minute lunch break.