Joint Standards Committee

Member Development Working Group

Terms of Reference

1. The Working Group shall comprise ?? members, representing all political groups and independent members.

2. The Working Group will report its recommendations to the Joint Standards Committee, or any Committee that may at a future point hold the remit for member training and development.

3. The Working Group shall meet on an ad hoc basis, via Teams, in person or on a hybrid basis, as appropriate, and to ensure flexibility and accessibility for all members.

4. The role of the Working Group shall be:

a) The development of the member induction programme to commence in May 2027

b) The development of an ongoing programme of member training, to be delivered throughout the 2027-2031 term of office

c) To regularly review the uptake of member training and members’ feedback on training provision

d) To advise on appropriate training delivery methods, ensuring that the offer is accessible to all members

e) To act as member development “champions”, encouraging and promoting training and development within the political groups

5. The Working Group shall liaise with officers from North Yorkshire Police and elected members from North Yorkshire Council in connection with Operation Ford and the work undertaken to support member security and safety.

6. The Working Group will be able to co-opt additional members for a time limited period to assist with, and advise on, specific pieces of work.