Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Finance and Resources setting out details of the induction/refresher training which had been provided to date and the training which was being organised for Planning Committee Members and Substitute Members in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution.  It was noted that Group Leaders were insistent that existing Members and Substitute Members of the Planning Committee must receive refresher training on an annual basis, and the training which had been provided could be repeated.  It was a matter for the Planning Committee to determine the details of the other training to be completed.  The Democracy Committee had been charged with reviewing the operation and effectiveness of the new Constitution, and the issue of the provision of quality training for all Committees would be addressed at that time.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the Political Group Spokespersons should consult with their respective groups and draw up a proposed programme of professional development for Planning Committee Members and Substitute Members, including external training and peer assisted learning, to feed into the report to the Democracy Committee.

2.  That all Members should be provided with training on planning processes.