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Elected Member Update, November 2010

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Elected Member Update, October 2010
Welcome to the first quarterly IS Elected Member Update. This has been designed to keep you informed of key developments and topical issues that will be relevant to you in your role as an Elected Member.
Events
Improving Scotland's public sector estate - 23 November 2010, Edinburgh
Improving fixed asset management across the public sector means better public services for Scotland, but only around half of local authorities have a council-wide strategy for asset management. This conference will address all of the major issues of concern to facilities, property and finance managers and related professionals, debate real solutions and find the best ways forward.
Making shared services a reality - 26 November 2010, Glasgow
Given the savings required by public sector organisations, greater innovation and cross-sector collaboration will be required. Is the Scottish public sector in a position to meet this challenge? This conference will provide delegates with the knowledge to make shared services a reality, presenting case studies of shared services successes balanced by examples of the difficulties faced by organisations across the UK and Scotland.
 

 
IS Update
The IS - who we are and what we do
Background information about the role of the IS and the work it undertakes to support councils and their partners.
CPD Framework launch
The CPD Framework for Elected Members in Scottish Local Government was launched on September 2010.
National survey on Elected Member development
This report summarises the findings of a recent survey on elected member development.
Members' Portal
A web-based caseload management system has been launched to help Elected Members manage their individual caseloads.
Scotland's national Public Information Notices online portal
The portal will be launched in December, allowing public notices (e.g. road closures, licensing, planning or property developments) to be published in a single location.
New web resource launched to support change
This resource brings together the key findings from extensive research that focused on practical experiences of successful change projects in order to provide useful advice and best practice information for Scottish councils.
Hot Topics
Briefing Note series
As part of our Elected Member Briefing Series, we have just published a Briefing Note on the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
Coming soon...
The next Elected Member Briefing Note to be issued will be on equalities and the outcome challenge. All Briefing Notes can be accessed at www.improvementservice.org.uk/elected-members-development.
Request for case studies
We’re putting together a series of case studies that highlight the issues and challenges facing elected members. You can find out how to get involved here.
Tell us what you think
Please let us know what you think of this Update and what areas you would like to see covered by our Elected Member Briefing Note series by completing this short form.

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