E2 iii) Ensuring the leader and the chief executive have clearly defined and distinctive leadership roles within a structure whereby the chief executive leads the authority in implementing strategy and managing the delivery of services and other outputs set by members and each provides a check and a balance for each other’s authority. This according to CIPFA/SOLACE is demonstrated by, for eg: Clear statement of respective roles and responsibilities and how they will be put into practice Substantial E2 iii) What NHDC has or does: The Constitution includes a general description of the role of the Leader in Section 5 of the Constitution. The scheme of delegation outlines areas of responsibility and decision making practice under Sections 12 and 14. All employees have a written Job Description. Outcomes/ examples: Review this as part of s12/14. E2 iv) Developing the capabilities of members and senior management to achieve effective shared leadership and to enable the organisation to respond successfully to changing legal and policy demands as well as economic, political and environmental changes and risks by: ensuring members and staff have access to appropriate induction tailored to their role and that ongoing training and development matching individual and organisational requirements is available and encouraged. This according to CIPFA/SOLACE is demonstrated by, for eg: Access to update courses/ information briefings on new legislation Induction programme Personal development for members and officers ensuring members and officers have the appropriate skills, knowledge, resources and support to fulfil their roles and responsibilities and ensuring that they are able to update their knowledge on a continuing basis ensuring members and officers have the appropriate skills, knowledge, resources and support to fulfil their roles and responsibilities and ensuring that they are able to update their knowledge on a continuing basis. This according to CIPFA/SOLACE is demonstrated by, for eg: for members this may include the ability to: –– scrutinise and challenge –– recognise when outside expert advice is required –– promote trust –– work in partnership –– lead the organisation –– act as a community leader Substantial
Efficient systems and technology used for effective support ensuring personal, organisational and system-wide development through shared learning, including lessons learnt from governance weaknesses both internal and external Arrangements for succession planning E2 iv) What NHDC has or does: Induction arrangements for Members and employees (and actions) identified in A1 i). Training & development identified in A1i); A1v); A2ii); A2 iii) (and actions). Training & development identified in E above. Promotes ILM Leadership & Management qualifications. Investors in People status. Business planning away days. Member attendance at conferences, such as Town and Country Planning Association. Apprenticeships training programme. Outcomes/ examples: The Council fully supports the development of Members and the budget for member training has been delegated to each of the political groups. Members are encouraged to have personal development programmes. They can access the Learning Management System and Member training is provided by Officers or external parties as required. Cllr are encouraged to develop, for example Cllr Judi Billing has been supported as part of Deputy Chair of the Improvement and Innovation board LGA and pay expenses etc for this. Investors in People will be reviewed in 2017/18. Member training/ Charter to be considered by SIAS and actions forward [DSM] E 2 v) Ensuring that are structures in place to encourage public participation. This according to CIPFA/SOLACE is demonstrated by, for eg: Residents’ panels Stakeholder forum terms of reference Strategic partnership Frameworks Substantial E2 v) What NHDC has or does: A Citizen Panel used for consultation. Area Committees [] for Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston and Southern and Rural meet ordinarily 4 times each per year. Town Talks are held before the Area Committee meetings. Members hold surgeries. Statement of Community Involvement.