JOINT STANDARDS COMMITTEE	21 November 2023
Report of the Deputy Monitoring Officer

To receive an overview of the Member Induction Programme 2023

Summary

The Joint Standards Committee is keen to support Member development and to ensure that the content and accessibility of training for members fully promotes high standards of conduct which falls within the Committee’s remit.

Background

The member induction programme was co-ordinated by Claire Foale, Assistant Director of Policy and Strategy and compiled in collaboration with officers and members across CYC. The Joint Standards Committee asked for a review of the programme to be presented to it. Annexes A and B have been produced by Claire following analysis of feedback on the programme.

Implications

Financial – None directly arising from this report

Human Resources (HR) – None directly arising from this report.

Equalities – None directly arising from this report.

Legal – None directly arising from this report.

Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property - None directly arising from this report.

Recommendations

The Joint Standards Committee is asked to note the information shared and to provide feedback to assist in shaping future member development programmes.

Reasons for the Recommendation

The Joint Standards Committee has responsibility for promoting high standards of conduct which is a significant theme within the member induction programme.

Options

There are no other options for the Committee to consider on this occasion.

Author & Chief Officer responsible for the report:	Bryn Roberts, Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer
	Report Approved	X	Date	9 November 2023
Specialist Implications Officer(s):
Wards Affected:					All	X
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Annexes:

· Annex A – November 2023 Review of the member induction programme 

· Annex B – Member Feedback