The Good Councillors’ Guide: essential guidance for town and parish councillors

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16/05/07

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Summary/Overview:

The guide is intended to support town and parish councillors in their role. It is primarily aimed at new councillors but the wealth of information means that the guide is likely to be useful for more experienced councillors as well. It aims to help town and parish councillors to understand their role more clearly. The document is clearly laid out and written in an accessible way.

It covers introductory matters, due care, the conventions of meetings, delivery of services, and the Quality Parishes scheme. It also provides a suggested starter kit of resources that a councillor may need or find useful. Technical terms are all clearly explained, and information boxes and graphics are used to provide clarity throughout the text.

Author(s):

Laurie Howes, Elisabeth Skinner and James Derounian

Date:

2006

Source:

National Association of Local Councils (NALC)

Availability:

Download the full document

Type:

Other

Intended Reader(s):

Practitioner

Intended Reader(s) - Specialist Groups:

Other: Town and Parish Councillors

Focus:

General, Service Users

Policy Area:

Democratic / Electoral Renewal, Neighbourhoods, Community Development, General, Other: Local Governance

Alternative formats:

None available