Roles and Responsibilities

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Parish and town councils play a vital role in representing the interests of the communities they serve and improving the quality of life for local people.

This one-day course, aimed at newly elected councillors and also suitable for new clerks, will outline the roles and responsibilities of clerks and councillors so that they can work together effectively. It will also provide an introduction to law and procedure for local councils and a networking lunch break.

Session One (morning)

  • The council - what is it?

  • Powers and duties

  • getting and spending money

  • Code of conduct

  • Who does what? - Councillors, the Chair, the Council, the Clerk - it's a team

 Session Two (afternoon)

  • Meetings, Committees, Virtual meetings

  • Agenda, Minutes

  • Governance

  • Your community and engaging with it

  • Social media

  • FoI, GDPR etc

  • Planning

  • Training, keeping up to date

Registration and refreshment from 9.30am for a prompt start at 10am, finishing by 4pm.

Lunch and delegate pack provided.
Date & Time
Tuesday
2 December 2025
10:00 16:00 Europe/London
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Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils

Benson Parish Hall
Sunnyside
Benson, Oxfordshire
OX10 6LZ
Info@oalc.org.uk
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Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils

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