Documents
Chairman's Declaration of Acceptance of Office
A chairman's declaration of office to be signed at the annual meeting of council.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Declaration of Acceptance of Office
A declaration of acceptance of office form to be signed by new councillors.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Governance and Accountability March 2019 summary of changes
This document highlights the changes to the March 2019 version of Governance and Accountability.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Governance and Accountability March 2019
Governance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England . A Practitioners' Guide to Proper Practices to be applied in the preparation of statutory annual accounts and governance statements.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
ACAS Recruiting Staff 2018
This guide goes through the stages of hiring a new employee up until their first day including adverts, applications, shortlisting and interview. It is a useful guide on everything to do with the recruitment process.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 form
This is the form that applicants complete along with the application form which declares criminal convictions.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Job vacancy advert YLCA pro-forma
This pro-forma gives guidance on what should be included in a job advert and is the recommended format for any vacancies to be advertised on the YLCA website.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Interview questions and scoring form
Interview questions and scoring form to ensure all interview candidates are asked the same questions and scored fairly.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Model Person Specification
A format for a person specification which can be adapted for the role of Clerk, RFO or Clerk & RFO.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Shortlisting scoring template
A template to assist councils when shortlisting job candidates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Job application guidance notes
Guidance notes to be issued to candidates along with the job application form.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Calculation of salary explanation
An explanation as to how the clerks salary should be calculated.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Clerk recruitment checklist
A checklist to assist councils when recruiting a new clerk.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Template job description
A template job description document which can be tailored to suit the requirements of a local council's vacant post.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Example Job Application Form
An example of a job application form which it is recommended is used instead of CV's.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Clerk & RFO example job advert
An example job advert for the role of Clerk & RFO which can be adapted by a local council.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Salary Scales 2019-2020
The recommended salary scales for clerks for the 2019/2020 financial year.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
ACAS Example Flexible Working Policy
An example flexible working policy from ACAS which includes lots of guidance on flexible working.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Example Workplace Alcohol and Drugs Policy
This policy outlines the councils expectations of employees in relation to alcohol and drugs in the workplace.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Template Pension Policy
This policy includes a statement that the council is required to enrol all eligible job holders onto a pension scheme, then goes on to allow the council to fill in the pension scheme that the council is enrolled on.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Training Policy or Statement of Intent
This training policy or statement of intent shows that the council is pro-active in its support of employees and councillors developing their skills to better support the council.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Dignity at Work - Bullying and Harassment Policy
A template of a bullying and harassment policy for local councils to adopt for the protection of employees and councillors.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Mobile Phone Policy
This mobile phone policy is to be issued to employees who have the use of a council mobile phone and covers acceptable use and protection of council property.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Example IT Policy
An example IT policy which covers council owned hardware and software. The policy is issued to staff on commencement of employment and includes acceptable internet use, e-mails, passwords and protection of council property.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Policy template
A policy on risk assessments and health and safety to assist local councils in creating risk assessments for its activities. Also includes links to HSE (Health and Safety Executive) for further guidance on anything relating to risk assessments and health and safety such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) regulations
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Model Equality Policy 2015
A model equality policy for a local council. This policy highlights that a council is committed to pursuing an equal opportunities approach in the employment of its staff, its relationship with its councillors, and in the way in which services are provided for the public.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Equal Opportunities Policy
This document provides an equal opportunities policy for local councils in relation to staff. The council should insert the council name where indicated prior to adoption.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Template Performance Appraisal Policy
This simple template performance appraisal policy may assist local councils setting up a performance appraisal policy and procedure.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Example Recruitment and Selection Policy
This example recruitment and selection policy gives a guide for local councils to follow during the recruitment process from advertising the post through to appointment and induction of new staff.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020