Documents
tagged "Councillors"
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, 10 Jan 2020
Co-option notice example
An example of a co-option notice. Member councils are advised to contact the principal authority elections office as soon as a vacancy arises on the council for assistance with notices to be displayed in relation to by-election and then co-option.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
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
Example Co-Option Policy
An example co-option policy outlining the process to follow when co-opting a candidate to fill a vacancy.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Members Attendance Log
An example of a members attendance log to assist the clerk to record councillors attendance at meetings.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Example Scheme for Members Allowances
This is an example scheme for members allowances provided by a member council to give local councils an example of what to include in a scheme for the payment of member allowances.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Members Dispensation Log
An example members dispensation log for the clerk to keep a record of members dispensations.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Application for Dispensation Form
An application for dispensation form to be used by councillors requesting a dispensation from declaring an interest in an item on the council agenda.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Members Interests log
A members interests log for the clerk to maintain to record the interests declared by councillors at council meetings (in addition to being recorded in the meeting minutes).
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
NALC Template Code of Conduct 2012
The NALC template code of conduct 2012 for local councils. A code of conduct for local councillors is required under section 27 of the Localism Act 2011. A code of conduct sets out the expected behaviour of councillors as holders of public office.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
GDPR Privacy Notice for Employees and Councillors
A privacy notice for local councils to tailor and issue to all employees and councillors.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020