Documents
Emergency Dependents Leave Policy NALC Template
This template allows a local council to set out the arrangements for paid or unpaid emergency (unplanned) absences to allow an employee to tend to a dependent such as a parent, partner or child.
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Disciplinary Policy NALC Template
A template disciplinary policy. The document includes a link to the ACAS Disciplinary and Grievance at Work Guide. The template gives examples of misconduct and gross misconduct. It gives an explanation of 'unsatisfactory work performance' and outlines a procedure to deal with warnings, disciplinary meetings and appeals.
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
HR Data Protection Policy NALC Template
A Data Protection Policy template for HR -related personal data.
This policy applies to the personal data of current and former job applicants, employees, workers, contractors, and former employees, referred to as HR-related personal data. This policy does not apply to the personal data relating to members of the public or other personal data processed for council business.
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities 2014 (for councils not exceeding £25,000 turnover)
The transparency code for smaller authorities (not exceeding £25,000 turnover)
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
YLCA Advice Note 09: Chairman's Allowance May 2019
This YLCA Advice Note covers the legislation which allows the payment of a chairman's allowance, what the allowance may be used for and arrangements for the payment of the allowance.
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Death of a Senior National Figure Protocols
This document published by the National Association of Civic Officers advises local councils on the recommended protocols to be in place in the event of the death of a senior national figure including members of the Royal Family and Prime Minister.
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Managing Double Taxation
Whilst this document was commissioned by NALC in 2010 it includes some useful information on what double taxation is and when it may occur. It covers the relevant legislation, devolved services, conducting a review and creating suitable policies. It also promotes local council/principal authority charters to encourage working together between the local and principal authority sectors.
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Reaching Out
Reaching Out - A Guide to helping principal and local councils tackle loneliness.
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing The Public Sector Bodies Websites and Mobile Applications Accessibility Regulations 2018
This Legal Briefing outlines the requirements under the website accessible regulations for local councils.
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L08-18 The Ledbury Decision
This legal briefing outlines the Ledbury case judgment and explains how the case impacted on how complaints against local councillors are dealt with.
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L02-18 Reporting Data Breaches
This legal briefing covers the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulations which came into force in May 2018 and explains what a data breach is, the consequences of data breaches and the duty on the data controller to report breaches to the ICO.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Guide to Heritage in Neighbourhood Planning
This guide to heritage in neighbourhood planning produced by The National Trust covers heritage policy and designation, the statutory neighbourhood plan process, evidence base, writing the plan, community and stakeholder engagement and community led development.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L02-15 on Transparency Code for local council with turnover under £25,000
This NALC legal briefing covers the requirements of the transparency code for councils with a turnover under £25,000.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L03-14 on Transparency Code for local councils over £200,000
This NALC legal briefing covers the requirements of the transparency code for councils with turnover in excess of £200,000
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Transparency Code 2015 (for councils over £200,000 turnover)
The Local Government Transparency Code for councils over £200,000 turnover
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Checklist Smaller Authorities Transparency Code
This is a useful checklist for smaller councils (below £25,000 turnover) that are required to comply with the transparency code. It lists the items that must be uploaded to a publicly accessible website.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Rules for Public Session and Council Meeting example
These example rules include recommendations for the management of a public question time session as well as setting out the expectations of the council in terms of public participation during the meeting.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Vexatious Policy example
Occasionally an individual contacts a local council on the same issue many times. This type of contact may be classed as vexatious. It is prudent for all local councils to have a vexatious policy to deal with enquiries of this nature.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Recording of meetings guidance template revised 2019
All council meetings maybe recorded by a member of the public, a councillor or the council. This document explains the legislation and the practical procedures that should be in place to allow the recording of meetings.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Internal Controls Checklist
This checklist suggests the types of internal controls that a council should have to ensure that the councils finances are managed with a robust and effective system of internal control. Internal Control is part of a council's audit regime which also includes internal audit and external audit.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Grant Application form
An example of a format for a grant application form to be issued to applicants along with the terms of reference document which should outline the application process and criteria for award of grants.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Grant application process terms of reference
Many local councils award grants to local groups. This document gives an example process for the consideration and awarding of grants.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Insurance Register
This Insurance register is an example of an insurance record for all council insurances (this is the information included on the council's insurance document schedule)
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Example Risk Management Policy
This example risk management policy explains how a local council can assess the risks inherent in its activities and satisfy itself that it has taken all reasonable steps to minimise them. The document includes a suggested format for a risk assessment to assess risks as Low/Medium or High.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
YLCA Advice Note 20: Notification of Planning Applications revised January 2020
This Advice Note sets out the consultation rights of local councils on planning applications under current legislation.
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
Financial Risk Assessment
An example of a financial risk assessment including arrangements for the handling of cash, employers and public liability and fidelity guarantees, contracts and tenders, banking arrangements, cash book, PAYE and Pensions compliance.
Wed, 8th Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Transport Planning
NALC Publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Transport Planning.
Wed, 8th Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Finance and Transparency
NALC Publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Finance and Transparency.
Wed, 8th Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Neighbourhood Planning
NALC publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Neighbourhood Planning.
Wed, 8th Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide
NALC publication : The Good Councillors Guide. Suggested reading for all new councillors.
Wed, 8th Jan 2020