The Leader
AGREED That the process of assessing Councillor training needs should be carried out in-house.
The Portfolio Holder:
(a) AGREED to sign-up to the Member Development Charter, in accordance with the Council’s stated aims, but not commit any extra funding to the project at this time, and
(b) AGREED that a Task and Finish Group be established with representatives from all political parties in order to oversee the achievement of Member Charter status.
Options
(a) Decide not to sign-up to the Charter at this time, or
(b) Agree to sign-up to the Member Development Charter, in accordance with the Council’s stated aims, but not commit any extra funding to the project at this time, or
(c) Agree to sign-up to the Member Development Charter and instruct officers to allocate sufficient funds and resources to strive to achieve Charter Status.
The Environmental Services Portfolio Holder
DEFERRED this issue to the next Portfolio Holder meeting.
Council RESOLVED that the Member Development Strategy 2008-2011 be adopted, subject to an amendment to Section One to reflect that consultation with group leaders on the development of the strategy had taken place on an informal basis.
Cabinet
RECOMMENDED that Council adopt the Member Development Strategy 2008-2011