Issue - meetings

Members considered a report on the draft programme for the 2019 Member Induction, which included discussions to date within the Member Development Group (MDG).

The following points were highlighted during discussions between the Democratic and Civic Officer, and Members:

·         This was still a work in progress; the main aspect being looked at was the draft schedule;

·         A Member had given feedback to the Democratic and Civic Officer from outside of the MDG; this feedback came from their induction as a new Member in 2015. 

Prospective and current Councillors would have warning of the amount of time they would need to commit to immediately after the next District Council election should they be successful, via the Candidate’s Pack;

Note:   Both Councillor Welburn and Councillor John McNeill declared an interest as they both took part in the Member Development Group.

·         Additional support would be provided by Democratic Services during the process, along with a ‘buddy’ system which would allow Members to lean on one particular officer during the induction period;

·         There would be a secondary induction after 3-6 months for those Members that required it.

RESOLVED to approve the draft schedule for the 2019 Member Induction.