The Panel considered the report of the Head of HR Shared Service regarding the programme for Member Development for 2013/14.

Members suggested some changes, including the deletion of Cabinet Away Days as it was not considered a training or development event, the number of Scrutiny Chairmen is 4 and using replacing the word “training” with “development” throughout the document.  It was also raised that it was important to bring in outside experts when appropriate, rather than rely on in-house staff all the time.

RESOLVED: 

1.  That the programme and approach for Member Development for 2013/14, as set out in paragraph 1.3.7 of the report of the Head of HR Shared Service, be agreed.

2.  That the budget allocation, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Head of HR Shared Service, be agreed, subject to the following amendments:-

a)  The word “training” be replaced by “development” throughout the document.

b)  The number of Scrutiny Chairmen be amended to 4.

c)  Cabinet Away Days be deleted from the programme.