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Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition

Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition

Local Council Clerk's Guide, 3rd Edition

Author: Paul Clayden
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
ISBN: 9780414045002
Published In: July 2010
Format: Paperback , 180 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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

Appendix 1 – SPECIMEN CONTRACT AND STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT

Appendix 2 – SPECIMEN JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

Appendix 3 – DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

Appendix 4 – POWERS OF LOCAL COUNCILS

Appendix 5 – USEFUL ADDRESSES

Appendix 6 – FURTHER READING

Appendix 7 – THE QUALITY PARISH COUNCILS SCHEME

Appendix 8 – CODE OF CONDUCT FOR QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES OF RELEVANT AUTHORITIES IN WALES

Appendix 9 – LOCAL AUTHORITIES (MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT) ORDER 2007

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