Issue - meetings

Report of Head of Legal and Democratic Services

Summary

To update members on the progress in member development since the approval of the Member Development and Support Strategy in September 2009.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended to:

(1)               Note the improvements since the Member Development and Support Strategy was agreed in September 2009.

(2)               Request officers to explore options for external accreditation of Cherwell’s Member Development and support arrangements.

Agreed

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services submitted a report which updated members on the progress in member development since the approval of the Member Development and Support Strategy in September 2009.

Resolved

(1)               That the improvements since the Member Development and Support Strategy was agreed in September 2009 be noted.

(2)               That officers be requested to explore options for external accreditation of Cherwell’s Member Development and support arrangements.

Reasons – The Member Development Strategy has had a positive impact on member development and support informed through the member support interviews process and evidenced by the increased member attendance at development events. It is also believed that this has been assisted through the increased focus the organisation has given to member development and support, evidenced by the appointment of a specific Portfolio Holder. It is important that if the Council is to build on these achievements, this increased profile in the organisation should be maintained.

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