This Induction Training Programme is designed for newly elected and re-elected members and serves as an ideal opportunity for Councillors to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of a Council and its Elected Members. The course content includes relevant examples of services, structures, budget details and reserved functions for each local authority.
The one-day course is designed to be bespoke to your local authority and will cover:
- key structures of the local authority
- key services provided by the local authority
- financing of revenue expenditure and the operation of the revenue budget
- key roles and responsibilities of Elected Members
Induction Training Programme for Elected Members
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Delivery Method
The Induction Training Programme for Elected Members is a one day course that is delivered online over four sessions.
Commences
Online Delivery
Duration
One Day
Fees & Enrolment
The programme is available as an in-house bespoke programme for Irish Local Authorities. It is delivered online.
For a quote and to discuss this programme and how to structure the course to best meet the needs of your Councillors, please contact Corinna Harte, Local Government Specialist on 01 240 3600 or email training@ipa.ie.
Progression
In addition to the Induction Training Programme for Elected Members, we have a new series of one hour webinars available for elected members who need a more detailed understanding of the structures and services of their local authority.
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- The Programme
This Induction Training Programme is designed for newly elected and re-elected members and serves as an ideal opportunity for Councillors to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of a Council and its Elected Members. The course content includes relevant examples of services, structures, budget details and reserved functions for each local authority.
The one-day course is designed to be bespoke to your local authority and will cover:
- key structures of the local authority
- key services provided by the local authority
- financing of revenue expenditure and the operation of the revenue budget
- key roles and responsibilities of Elected Members
- Who is this for?
This Induction Training Programme is designed for newly elected and re-elected members and serves as an ideal opportunity for Councillors to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of a Council and its Elected Members.
- Course Content
This one-day course, delivered over four sessions will provide and overview of the following Topics, as they relate to a specific Council. The four sessions are outlined below:
Key Structures
- Municipal Districts
- Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs)
- Corporate Policy Group (CPG)
- Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
- Public Participation Network (PPN)
- Local Enterprise Office (LEO)
Key Services
- Housing
- Roads
- Water
- Planning
- Environment
- Recreational and Amenity
- Agricultural, Educational, Health and Welfare
- Miscellaneous
Elected Members
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Reserved functions
- Executive functions
Council Revenue and Expenditure
- Revenue Expenditure
- Revenue Income
- Revenue Budget
- Course Leader
The Induction Training Programme for Elected Members is delivered by Dr. Philip Byrne. Philip is a Senior Local Government Specialist and Trainer with over 30 years’ experience of the Local Government Sector in Ireland.
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