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Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition

Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition

Name: Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9780414045002
Price: 350.00 HKD
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Author: Paul Clayden
ISBN: 9780414045002

By Paul Clayden

Sweet & Maxwell U.K._ July 2010

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780414045002
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
Publication: July 2010
Format: Paperback , 180 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Covers all aspects of a parish council clerk's appointment and duties, from the constitutional role of local councils, through the terms of appointment of clerks to their day-to-day responsibilities, The Local Council Clerk's Guide:

Gives advice and guidance on such matters as preparing for meetings, supervision of staff, finances, management of land and buildings, and, crucially, relationships with councillors
Deals with terms and conditions of employment, including the legal position of the clerk
Goes through qualifications and training
Examines the legal status of local councils
Contains specimen documents

INTRODUCTION
THE ROLE OF THE CLERK

Introduction

Agendas

Meetings

Minutes

Administration

Supervision of staff

Finance

Management of land and buildings

Management of goods and chattels

The clerk’s relationship with councillors and others

Initiatives and guidance
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Introduction

Employed or self-employed?

The legal position of the clerk

Expenses and allowances

Fair and unfair dismissal

Pensions and gratuities

Health and safety
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND SKILLS

Qualifications

National Training Strategy

Community Engagement & Governance courses

Institute of Local Council Management

Continuous Professional Development Skills
THE LEGAL STATUS OF LOCAL COUNCILS

The constitutional and legal position of local councils

The role of local councils

Employment of officers by local councils

Employment of councillor as clerk