Background:
Elected Members are tasked with the vital role of safeguarding community interests through consultation with Chief Officers.
Their audit, inspection and review role, particularly around the Equality Agenda is vital in ensuring transparency and accountability.
The need to understand the underpinning principals of Equality, the legal requirements placed upon the organisation, such as Equality Impact Assessment, and their responsibility as role models are vital to the successful delivery and access to services.
In order to establish the required level of understanding, self-awareness and corporate support, guidance, challenge and clarity are provided through these sessions.
Overview:
A highly participatory session, supported by formal inputs, ensuring practical and productive understanding. The course will use different techniques to facilitate discussions in order for delegates to explore issues in a structured manner matching course objectives with their role and code of conduct.
These workshops enable members to explore their thoughts, values and roles within a safe learning environment to establish corporate standards and commitment to support the organisation.
Aims:
- To provide delegates with an increased awareness of Diversity within a framework of Equality and Community Cohesion
- To understand their role in directing, challenging and supporting your Council and its partners in the delivery of an equitable quality of service to its staff and the community as a core organisation responsibility
- To understand their role in achieving the relevant level within the Framework for Local Government
Programme Duration:
1 day or 3 x 2 hour sessions.
Programme Delegates:
Elected Members.
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