Documents
Openness and Accountability Policy Documents
A PDF file of all openness and accountability policy documents. All documents are available as individual word documents on the YLCA website: FOI Publication Scheme, Recording of Meetings Policy, FOI Policy, FOI Vexatious Requests Policy, Rules for public session, Complaints Policy/Procedure, Example of a Social Media Policy, Media Policy and Transparency Code compliance checklist
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Finance Policy Documents
A PDF file of all Finance Policy Documents. The word versions of each document is available individually on the YLCA website: Financial Regulations, Asset Register, Financial Risk Assessment,Risk Assessment Management Document, Insurance register, Grant awarding Terms of Reference,Grant application form and Internal Controls Checklist.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Employment Policy Documents
A PDF of all Employment Policy Documents. These are available as individual word documents on the YLCA website : Contract of Employment/ Written Statement of Particulars,
Recruitment Policy, Appraisal procedure Policy,Equal Opportunities Policy, Expenses Policy, Lone Working Policy, Sickness and Absence Policy, Model Equality Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Policy, Health and Safety Policy if more than 5 employees, Computer use Policy, Mobile phone use Policy, Bullying and Harassment/Dignity at Work Policy,Annual Leave Policy, Training and Development Policy, Pensions Policy, Workplace Alcohol and Drugs Policy, Expenses for Clerk Policy and Flexible working Policy.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Data Protection and GDPR Policy Documents
This is a PDF of all the Data Protection and GDPR Policy documents. All these documents are available individually as word documents on the YLCA website : Data/Information Audit, Record Management Policy, Privacy Notice General, Privacy Notice Employees, Councillors, Role Holders and Volunteers, Security Incident Log, Example of a Security Incident Policy and ICO Model Publication Scheme 2014.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Basic Governance Policy Documents
This is a PDF file of all the Basic Governance Policy Documents. The word versions of each of document can be found in 'Search documents' Basic Governance includes Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Code of Conduct, Members Interests Log, Dispensation Request Form, Members Dispensation Log, Scheme for Members Allowances, Councillor attendance register, Planning register, Co-option policy and procedure and Committees terms of reference.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Ryedale Branch Minutes 4 February 2020 draft
Ryedale Branch Minutes 4 February 2020 draft
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
Fulford Parish Council Job Advert for Assistant Clerk
Fulford Parish Council (York District) Job Advert for Assistant Clerk closing date 12 March 2020
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council Job Advert for RFO
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council (Wakefield District) Job Advert for RFO closing date 21 February 2020
Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Barnburgh and Harlington Parish Council Job Advert for Clerk and RFO
Barnburgh and Harlington Parish Council (Doncaster District) Job Advert for Clerk and RFO closing date 28 February 2020
Tue, 11 Feb 2020
Patrick Brompton Parish Council Job Advert for Clerk and RFO
Patrick Brompton Parish Council (Richmondshire District) Job Advert for Clerk and RFO Closing Date 13 March 2020
Thu, 06 Feb 2020
Shipley Town Council Job Advert for Temporary Clerk
Shipley Town Council (South Pennine District) Job Advert for Temporary Clerk closing Date 28 February 2020.
Wed, 05 Feb 2020
NALC Whistleblowing Policy Template
This whistleblowing policy template outlines to employees the council's policy for the way in which individuals may raise any concerns and how those concerns will be dealt with.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Training and Development Policy Template
A template training and development policy for local councils to tailor.
The policy sets out the Council's position on the provision of training and development opportunities for staff. It should apply to all staff whether full or part time, temporary or fixed term.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Social Media Policy Guidelines (HR)
These guidelines are designed to help councils consider the range of factors that may be relevant when drafting a social media policy. Councils should follow the guidance to create a social media policy tailored to the council's needs.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Sickness Absence Policy Template
A template sickness absence policy which informs employees of the process to follow if they are ill. It covers short term and long term illness as well as sick leave periods and pay.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Performance Improvement Policy and Procedure
This document sets out a process to follow when the performance of an employee needs to be addressed by the council.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) Guide 2017
The Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) Guide from NALC which outlines the accreditation process for local councils.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Setting Local Speed Limits
This document is a circular produced by the Department for Transport in 2019. It states that Traffic authorities should use the guidance for setting all local speed limits on single and dual carriageway roads in both urban and rural areas.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Speed Limit Signs - a Good Practice Guide
This Traffic Advisory Leaflet was produced in 1995 by the Department of Transport. It covers the recommended sizes for speed limit signs and recommended distances between signs.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Speed Limit Appraisal Tool 2013
A document produced by the Department of Transport in 2013 as a tool for local authorities to use when setting local speed limits.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
National Planning Policy Framework 2019
The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government's planning policies for England and how these should be applied. It provides a framework within which locally-prepared plans for housing and other development can be produced.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Model Burial Ground Rules
Model Burial Ground Rules 2009. A list of rules for a burial ground for a council to tailor to suit local arrangements.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Maternity Leave and Pay Policy Template
A template maternity leave and pay policy which includes a pregnant employees rights to paid time off work to attend appointments, the maternity leave period and pay arrangements and return to work arrangements.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Lone Working Policy Template
This template lone working policy can be tailored to suit the needs of an individual council and helps to identify those areas that need to be considered when an employee works alone.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
NALC Information Technology Policy Guidelines Template
The purpose of an IT policy is to set out the parameters on how council staff should use the technology that the council provides them with in order to do their job. This template policy should be tailored to suit an individual council's arrangements.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
How to train and develop staff
This document outlines a process to identify staff training needs to ensure that staff develop in their role.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
How to respond to whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is the reporting of certain types of wrongdoing in the workplace. This document gives guidance to the council to ensure that any allegations are correctly directed and dealt with in accordance with council policy. It explains when misconduct should be dealt with as a code of conduct complaint, using the council's complaints procedure and the disciplinary policy.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
How to respond to claims of bullying and/or harassment
All employees should be treated with dignity and respect. This document aims to assist employers when investigating claims of bullying and/or harassment to ensure claims are dealt with fairly.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
How to promote equality and diversity
This guide includes suggestions on how an employer can promote equality and diversity in the workplace from the recruitment process to ensuring an inclusive working environment.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020