Agenda item

The report on the Member Learning and Development Framework and the proposals for the next annual programme of Member learning and development events was considered.  It was noted that the Chair and the Member Champion for Member Learning and Development, Cllr Becki Woods, would be looking at the Member induction process with Officers.

Unfortunately Cllr Woods was unable to attend the meeting today but Andrea McCaskie, Head of Law, had spoken with her prior to the meeting and Cllr Woods had confirmed she was supportive of the report.

Following discussion of the report it was noted that Members wished to have a mechanism to record relevant learning and development obtained outside of the Authority’s provision and recirculation of the information available regarding personal development plans.  Officers also noted the suggestion that further information could be included as explanations for the optional learning and development topics offered in Appendix 2 of the report.

The recommendations as set out in the report were moved, seconded, voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.    To agree the Member Learning and Development Framework (Appendix 1 of the report) and the events programme for January to December 2021.

2.    To continue to record Member learning and development activities in terms of hours and include personal learning and development by Members outside of events organised by the Authority, with the target of 20 hours per Member in every 12 months.