Issue - meetings

Report CSD17121

The Committee considered a report which summarised the initial plans for Member Induction after the 2018 local elections, including induction arrangements and Member IT. The plans were at an early stage and Members’ views on the proposals were sought. It was intended that a survey would be carried out seeking Members’ views on the Induction Programme.  This would be used to make the final proposals as useful and effective as possible.

The Chairman suggested that training should be mandatory, and commented that Portfolio Holders should be actively involved in presenting the training related to their portfolios.  

Although some Members liked the i-pads issued in 2014, others commented that they had limitations, and were not fit for purpose. Officers confirmed that it was intended that in 2018 there would be a choice of equipment available – probably either an i-pad or similar device, or a 2 in 1 Microsoft device. Access to the Council’s systems from Members’ own IT equipment via Citrix would continue.  

Councillor Simon Fawthrop declared an interest during the consideration of this report as an employee of British Telecom.

RESOLVED that the current plans for Member Induction in 2018 be noted.