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Regulator
Responsibilities Indicators of Effective Practice
Abide by Councillors Code of Conduct with regard to regulatory matters
  • Understands what is and isn’t appropriate behaviour in relation to the boundaries outlined in the code of conduct
  • Understands the areas of ambiguity in the code of conduct and doesn’t seek to exploit them for short-term gain at the expense of longer term benefits such as being seen to demonstrate integrity, respect and trust
Contribute to the Local Development Plan (LDP)
  • Ensures the views of local communities inform the Local Development Plan (LDP)
  • Ensures the Local Development Plan (LDP) aligns with the strategic aims of key council/community plans
Ensure the audit function is effective
  • Asks for regular assurance and evidence that financial regulations are being adhered to
  • Asks for regular assurance and evidence that budget targets are being delivered
  • Evaluates whether value for money is being delivered and that outcomes are being improved
Ensure the planning function is effective
  • Understands the Local Development Plan (LDP) and ensures it is being adhered to
Ensure the licensing function is effective
  • Understands the licensing regulations and whether they are being adhered to

Assessment

  • What are your strengths in relation to your regulatory role?
  • What could you develop to improve your effectiveness?
  • What evidence do you have that supports your answers?

Now you have identified your strengths and development needs in relation to your regulatory role, think about your interpersonal skills. These are the skills which will underpin your ability to carry out the roles of an elected member effectively.

While the skills identified on the handout are not exhaustive, you may have identified your own, these interpersonal skills and their aligned indicators are there to help you consider whether you need to undertake development activities to enhance key interpersonal skills to be more effective in carrying out a role or responsibilities.

Download the assessment question document.

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