Functions

·                    To provide strategic direction to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate member development.

·                    To strategically monitor and prioritise development plan activities.

·                    To strategically monitor the member development budget.

·                    To review training outcomes

·                    To ensure link to Council aims, priorities and objectives.

·                    To maintain the Member Development Charter.

·                    To develop the Elected Member Development Programme.

·                    To promote development opportunities.

·                    To ensure cross-party communication.

·                    To share learning best practice.

·                    To ensure and promote accessibility.

·                    To promote diversity.

·                    To demonstrate continuous improvement.

·                    To identify learning objectives.

·                    To agree the Induction Programme.