Training in 2009/2010
The introduction in April 2003 of 'Quality Council status' for those Parish and Town Councils wishing to participate carried with it the requirement that Clerks should attain either The Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)
OR:
The Certificate of Higher Education in Local Policy or Local Council Administration awarded by the University of Gloucestershire.
The National Association of Local Councils and the Countryside Agency produced a National Training Strategy, and in line with this KAPC formed the Kent Training Partnership, of which it is the lead partner. The other partners are Kent RCC, the Society of Local Council Clerks, Mid Kent College and Kent Adult Education Service. The Partnership has already held a 'Preparing your Portfolio' Day and two "three-Block module" days.
A f urther course is scheduled to take place in February 2010.. Clerks wishing to register for the Certificate should contact the office for a Registration Form and further details.
Alongside the Training Strategy the Kent Association has agreed its normal training schedule for the year. The Councillors Days are designed to provide basic guidance and training primarily for new Councillors, though it is common for more experienced Councillors to attend for purposes of revision. There are also more specific Training Days on such subjects as finance, planning and chairmanship etc. The Courses are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, and early 2010 will see the commencement of a countywide Training Review with the aim of responding to the needs of members and providing a more varied programme of events. Members are invited to respond to the survey and let KALC know the sort of subjects they would like to see covered.
Training Dates:
13th January 2010 - Chairmanship Day - Lenham Community Centre (postponed due to weather)
3rd February 2010 - Achieving the CiLCA 2010 Block 1 - Lenham Community Centre
10th February 2010 - Achieving the CiLCA 2010 Block 2 - Lenham Community Centre
17th February 2010 - Achieving the CiLCA 2010 Block 3 - Lenham Community Centre
4th March 2010 - Chairmanship Day - Lenham Community Centre
13th March 2010 - Planning Information Day - Lenham Community Centre
19th May 2010 - Clerks' Training Day - Lenham Community Centre
19th June 2010 - Councillors' Information Day - Lenham Community Centre
8th July 2010 - Councillors' Information Day - Lenham Community Centre
29th July 2010 - Councillors' Information Day - Lenham Community Centre
16th October 2010 - Finance Information Day - Lenham Community Centre
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DRAFT CALENDAR OF MEETINGS BASED ON PAST PROGRAMMES, AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PARTICULARLY IN VIEW OF THE PROPOSED TRAINING REVIEW
The Annual Meeting of the Kent Association of Local Councils - to be held on 13th November 2010 at Ditton CC. will include sessions on items of topical interest.