Our in person full council training is suitable as refresher for your existing councillors and as an introduction course for any new councillors.

Ensure your council is familiar with its powers & duties, stays compliant with the law and better supports your community.

What our course covers;

  •  How a local council operates and its structure
  • Code of conduct
  • The role of a councillor
  • The role of the chair
  • The role of the clerk
  • The structure & purpose of a council meeting
  • Declaration of interests
  • Legislation for Local Councils including powers & duties 
  • General power of competence
  • Section 137
  • Financial management & audit
  • Risk Management
 
These sessions are delivered by our experienced County Officer.

Our training session can be tailored to suite your council. We can attend at a suitable time for you or the session can be delivered online.

Next Steps

The being an effective councillor course is charged at £30+vat per councillor (minimum charge of £120+vat) for NorfolkALC member councils and £45.00+vat per councillor (minimum charge of £180+vat) for non NorfolkALC member councils.

To book a session or request further details, please complete the below form.

Norfolk ALC Board Seeks New Members And Clerk Advisers

If you would like to come onto the Board and help with the strategic direction of Norfolk ALC we would love to hear from you.

We are also looking for two Clerks to attend Board meetings as advisers to provide a Clerk’s point of view.