Issue - meetings

To note the appointment by the Leader of the Council, of a Councillor Champion for Councillor Development and ICT.

Cllr Roger Lawrence presented the report on the creation of a Councillor Champion for Councillor Development and ICT.

Responding to a question from Cllr Wendy Thompson on the necessity for the Councillor Champion post, Cllr Roger Lawrence reported that Councillor development was an important area and Councillors are regularly receiving emails regarding e-learning packages.  The old view that Councillors do not need training was now rejected and the continuous development of councillors was essential. He hoped that the Council recognised the important role this post would play.  

It was moved by Cllr Roger Lawrence, seconded by Cllr Andrew Johnson and

Resolved:

That the appointment by the Leader of the Council, of a Councillor Champion for Councillor Development and ICT be noted.