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Continuous Professional Development
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Draft continuous professional development framework for elected members in Scottish local government
14/01/2008
In light of the significant turnover in Elected Members in May 2007 and evidence of widespread variation in approach and capacity of Councils to provide support and development to Elected Members, the Improvement Service commissioned the Institute of Governance and Public Management at Warwick Business School to develop a draft Continuous Professional Development Framework for Elected Members in Scottish Local Government. The Improvement Service is now consulting with all Scottish Council Leaders, Chief Executive's, Directors with responsibility for Elected Member support and development and Directors with responsibility for Human Resources, on the proposed content and format of the draft. Expressions of interest in piloting the Framework (once it has been revised to reflect responses to the consultation) are also being sought. Further details are available in the covering letter, the draft framework and the consultation questionnaire.
Draft continuous professional development for elected members - consultation questionnaire
14/01/2008
Questionnaire used as part of the consultation on a continuous professional development framework for elected members in Scottish local government.
This report takes account of national developments and proposes a training strategy for elected members for implementation following the 2007 elections. It covers induction training and personal development training as well as looking at the roles and responsibilities of elected members.
