Chairmanship & Meetings Process

Who should attend?

Any Councillor, especially those considering becoming the Chairman of their council or a committee. Clerks also welcome for information.

Who is your trainer?

Carina Helmn – County Officer, HAPTC
Carina has worked within the sector since 1993 and as Clerk to Kimpton Parish Council was awarded AON/NALC Clerk of the Year in 2004 in recognition of her commitment to the community. As County Officer she oversees the provision of legal and procedural ad­vice to member councils and represents the parish and town councils on strategic partner­ships. She is the Lead Officer for the County Training Partnership and was awarded the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) with Distinction.

Is it for you?

Programme:

What the chairman does before the meeting; at the meeting
Meeting law and procedure
Handling public participation
Using the casting vote
Media and the public
Styles of chairing