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Agenda Item No. 5

 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council

 

Democratic Services Committee: 18th April, 2018

 

Report of the Head of Democratic Services

 

Member Personal Development Interviews

 

Purpose of the Report

  1. To update Members on the undertaking of Member Personal Development interviews.

Recommendation

That the outcome of the Member Personal Development interviews undertaken be taken into account in delivery of the ongoing Member Development Programme.

Reason for the Recommendation

To inform the Council's Member Development Programme.

Background

  1. The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 contained a requirement that Local Authorities have in place a facility whereby Members are offered the opportunity to have their training and development needs reviewed on an annual basis.  This requirement is accompanied by a provision that an opportunity exists for Members to have a pre-planned interview with a 'suitable qualified person'. 

Relevant Issues and Options

  1. As previously reported, all Members have been afforded the opportunity of an interview.  To date, a total of 25 interviews have been undertaken by the Head of Democratic Services.  This figure includes all Members in receipt of a Senior Salary.  The process will assist in informing the content and delivery of the Council's ongoing Member Development programme.

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

  1. The main implication will be in terms of officer time.

Sustainability and Climate Change Implications

  1. There are no direct implications arising from the report.

Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)

  1. As set out in the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 and alluded to above.

Crime and Disorder Implications

  1. None.

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language issues)

  1. All Members will be afforded the opportunity of a Personal Development Interview.

Corporate/Service Objectives

  1. The undertaking of Personal Development Interviews will assist Members in terms of their decision-making responsibilities, in which they will need to consider the positive and negative impacts on future generations, long term community resilience, economic, environmental and social capital.

Policy Framework and Budget

  1. The Council's Corporate Plan 2016-2020 states that the Values set out in the Corporate Plan will be built into the Personal Development Review processes and Member Development Programme.  This is designed to ensure that everyone understands their role and the importance of taking pride in our work, being open and working together to achieve the Council's ambitions.

Consultation (including Ward Member Consultation)

  1. This is an internal matter and, therefore, no consultation has been necessary.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

  1. Corporate Performance and Resources.

Background Papers

Member Development Strategy

Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.

Contact Officer

Jeff Wyatt, Head of Democratic Services

01446 709408; jrwyatt@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Officers Consulted

None.

Responsible Officer:

Jeff Wyatt

Head of Democratic Services