Documents
tagged "Legal"
NALC Legal Briefings LO3-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
NALC Legal Briefings LO3-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
Local Government Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities 2014
The transparency code for smaller authorities (not exceeding £25,000 turnover)
Thu, 23 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, 09 Jan 2020
Local Government Transparency Code 2015
The Local Government Transparency Code for councils over £200,000 turnover
Thu, 09 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
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
NALC Briefing : Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) April 2019
This NALC Legal Briefing explains what the community infrastructure levy (CIL) is and explains spending deadlines, reporting spend and includes examples of how CIL funds can be used.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Legal Topic Note 28: Basic Charity Law revised April 2017
This LTN explains basic charity law as it applies to local councils. It explains sole trustees, joint trustees and custodian trustees and the role of the charity commission.
Thu, 02 Jan 2020
Legal Topic Note 24: The Human Rights Act 1998 revised May 2019
This LTN covers the rights and freedoms outlined in The Human Rights Act 1998 and explains how this may be relevant to local councils.
Thu, 02 Jan 2020
Legal Topic Note 23: Health and Safety revised July 2015
This LTN covers the legislation relating to Health and Safety such as The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The document covers the guidance relating to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Manual Handling and highlights a council's responsibilities to employees, contractors and members of the public in terms of insurance.
Thu, 02 Jan 2020