Agenda item

Corporate

To seek approval of a Member Development Strategy including additional Councillor role descriptions.

Recommended:

That the Member Development Strategy and Member Role Descriptions as set out in the Annex to the report are approved.

Consideration was given to a report of the Corporate Portfolio Holder which sought approval of a Member Development Strategy including additional Councillor role descriptions.

The Strategy also highlighted that a dedicated Member Training Budget existed and described the types of training available.  The Strategy directed Members as to how to access that funding and how they may obtain assistance with identifying their training and development needs.

The cross party Member Development Group had looked at the Strategy in detail and the Council had been praised for its Community Councillor Role.  Thanks was given to officers and members for their input and hard work.

Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, Cabinet agreed to the following:

Resolved:

That the Member Development Strategy and Member Role Descriptions as set out in the Annex to the report are approved.