REFRESH YOUR AGENDAS
Time:
10 am - 12 pm
We all know that councils must meet in order to make decisions so agendas are a key tool in local council management. This course will look at best practice models and give you tips on how to create really professional-looking agendas that are modern and clear. This course is recommended for all Clerks who are looking for inspiration to improve their council agendas.
Date:
Venue:
Hosted as an online session
Tutor:
Luisa Cantera
Cost:
£36 for subscribers | £45 for non-subscribers (if you attend both the agendas and minutes courses we'll give you £10 off the joint booking)
Course content
Getting organised - collating the information needed to draft an agenda
Compiling the agenda – the order, wording and that all-important professional style and layout
The no-nos - things that we think you shouldn't include on an agenda (the list is quite long)!
Getting ready for your council meeting - ways to share accompanying documents with councillors and publishing the agenda
By the end of this course you will
Be able to create fresh and modern-looking agendas that are fit-for-purpose for the 21st century
Feel more organised about the agenda-setting process
Understand the legal requirements in relation to the publication of agendas
Notes:
We'll send you a link via email a day or two before the session is due to be held, so you can just click on the link to join in. You'll need a laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera; if you haven't tried this technology before that's fine - we'll happily conduct a quick test session with you the day before if you like.
To be confirmed
I enjoyed the course very much. The other clerks were lovely. I could have gobbled up all of your time with questions! Great content.
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