Issue - meetings

To consider alternative forms of training for members and attendance at events.

This item is to be considered by the Members’ Development Steering Group.

To discuss the Induction training provided to new members and decide if further training or guidance is required in relation to conduct.

The Head of Corporate Governance asked members for their views on whether sufficient Code of Conduct training had been given or if further sessions were required.  Members considered that sufficient training had been offered on this subject.

Members discussed training generally and recognised the demands on those who worked full-time in particular.  Issues including whether planning training should be mandatory, where the bar should be set for an acceptable level of attendance and how non-attendance should be dealt with were all debated.

Resolved that the Head of Corporate Governance would investigate alternative forms of training and write to Group Leaders asking for their comments regarding attendance at training events and copy responses to the Chairman.