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RESOLVED – (i) That the training activity during April 2023–March 2024 at Section A of the report be noted. (ii) That the continued Member Development Strategy and draft Annual Plan 2024/25 at Appendix B to the report be agreed. (iii) That the increase in the level of e-Learning module completions since new council was implemented in May 2022 be noted. (iv) That the following actions be undertaken by the Workforce Development Team to support Member Development – Action 1 – Workforce Development to re-set passwords for Member’s e-Learning accounts for April 2024 and to email username and passwords to all Members including guidance on how to access the e-Learning site. Guidance will also be sent regarding training records via My View. Action 2 – Workforce Development to send individual Members their training record and state the topic areas they need to cover in 2024/25. Action 3 – Workforce Development to send quarterly updates to Group Leaders regarding Member Development attendance and e-Learning completions. Action 4 – Workforce Development to set mandatory topics for each quarter with the view for all Members to complete the topic area for that quarter and the aim is for all topics to be covered in 2024/25. Action 5 – Workforce Development Lead is available for individual or group discussions on training needs for Member Development and implementing the needs as part of the annual plan.
RESOLVED – That the changes in Members’ remuneration set out in the Annual Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales for 2024/25 be noted.
RESOLVED – (i) That the current position in respect of the webcasting of Council meetings be noted. (ii) That the thanks of the Committee be conveyed to the Committee Team for their hard work in supporting the webcasting of Council meetings and to the Comms Team for publicising Council meetings.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Carrie Harper and Claire Lovett.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 November 2023 be signed as a correct record.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this meeting. The following declarations were made: Agenda Item 5 – Members' Remuneration - Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales. All Members present declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of this matter (as a beneficiary) but claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2) (b) (iv) of the Members’ Code of Conduct taking part in the discussion and voting thereon.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the training activity during April 2023–March 2024 at Section A of the report be noted. (ii) That the continued Member Development Strategy and draft Annual Plan 2024/25 at Appendix B to the report be agreed. (iii) That the increase in the level of e-Learning module completions since new council was implemented in May 2022 be noted. (iv) That the following actions be undertaken by the Workforce Development Team to support Member Development – Action 1 – Workforce Development to re-set passwords for Member’s e-Learning accounts for April 2024 and to email username and passwords to all Members including guidance on how to access the e-Learning site. Guidance will also be sent regarding training records via My View. Action 2 – Workforce Development to send individual Members their training record and state the topic areas they need to cover in 2024/25. Action 3 – Workforce Development to send quarterly updates to Group Leaders regarding Member Development attendance and e-Learning completions. Action 4 – Workforce Development to set mandatory topics for each quarter with the view for all Members to complete the topic area for that quarter and the aim is for all topics to be covered in 2024/25. Action 5 – Workforce Development Lead is available for individual or group discussions on training needs for Member Development and implementing the needs as part of the annual plan.
The Chief Officer Governance & Customer submitted a report (CE/09/24) to update the Democratic Services Committee (DSC) on the end of year Member development activity and to present the draft Elected Member Development Strategy and Annual Plan 2024/25. Presenting the report the Workforce Development Lead drew Members’ attention to the training activity during April 2023–March 2024, the level of mandatory e-Learning completions since new council was implemented in May 2022 and the draft Elected Member Development Strategy and Annual Plan 2024 / 2025 appended to the report. He reported that there had been a significant increase in the number of Members completing both mandatory and other learning modules since the last report and conveyed his thanks to the Committee for their support in this regard. He advised that the workforce development team would continue to support Members in accessing e-Learning and the team were looking to communicate on a quarterly basis with Members to suggest modules for completion with a view to all topics being completed during 2024/25. Members considered the report and asked questions of the officer. During debate reference was made to the following matters: · It was pleasing to note the increase in the level of e-Learning modules since the last report. · Some Members were still experiencing difficulties in accessing the e-Learning portal. The officer advised that the team would re-set the passwords for Members’ e-Learning accounts for April 2024 and would email the necessary information to all Members along with guidance on how to access the e-Learning site. · The importance of ensuring that mandatory training was completed by all Members. Non-completions to be reported to Group Leaders. · Requested that additional training be provided in respect of Scrutiny to provide a module to help Members understand how to be more effective at questioning and framing discussions in order to maximise the effectiveness of the Scrutiny function. · Requested that a list of the training modules completed by individual Members be provided. The officer confirmed that the team would send each Member a copy of their training record along with a list of outstanding modules for completion. · Noted that Members could access their training records online via the MyView platform. · The officer confirmed that the Workforce Development team was always available to provide support on a one to one basis if required. RESOLVED – (i) That the training activity during April 2023–March 2024 at Section A of the report be noted. (ii) That the continued Member Development Strategy and draft Annual Plan 2024/25 at Appendix B to the report be agreed. (iii) That the increase in the level of e-Learning module completions since new council was implemented in May 2022 be noted. (iv) That the following actions be undertaken by the Workforce Development Team to support Member Development – Action 1 – Workforce Development to re-set passwords for Member’s e-Learning accounts for April 2024 and to email username and passwords to all Members including guidance on how to access the e-Learning site. Guidance will also be sent regarding training records via My View. Action 2 – Workforce Development to send individual Members their training record and state the topic areas they need to cover in 2024/25. Action 3 – Workforce Development to send quarterly updates to Group Leaders regarding Member Development attendance and e-Learning completions. Action 4 – Workforce Development to set mandatory topics for each quarter with the view for all Members to complete the topic area for that quarter and the aim is for all topics to be covered in 2024/25. Action 5 – Workforce Development Lead is available for individual or group discussions on training needs for Member Development and implementing the needs as part of the annual plan.
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RESOLVED – That the changes in Members’ remuneration set out in the Annual Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales for 2024/25 be noted.
(Members’ declarations in respect of this item are set out under Minute 16 above) The Chief Officer Governance & Customer submitted a report (COGC/29/24) to note the changes to the Members’ Remuneration Scheme for 2024/25 contained in the latest Annual Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales. Presenting the report the Chief Officer informed Members that IRPW had now published its Annual Report for the financial year commencing April 2024 in which the key change was to increase the basic allowance for Elected Members of County and County Boroughs by 6.06%, taking the basic salary from £17,600 to £18,666. There was also an increase for senior and civic salaries and the introduction of an hourly rate for co-opted members as set out in the report. Members were informed that the Panel were mindful of the constraints on public sector finances but were of the view that a fair and reasonable package would continue to support Elected Members, encourage diversity of representation and not act as a barrier to participation. RESOLVED – That the changes in Members’ remuneration set out in the Annual Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales for 2024/25 be noted.
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RESOLVED – (i) That the current position in respect of the webcasting of Council meetings be noted. (ii) That the thanks of the Committee be conveyed to the Committee Team for their hard work in supporting the webcasting of Council meetings and to the Comms Team for publicising Council meetings.
The Chief Officer Governance & Customer submitted a report (COGC/25/24) to monitor the webcasting of Council meetings during 2023/24. Members were informed that all of the Council’s public meetings are multi-location with the exception of this Committee and the Standards Committee who conduct their meetings remotely. During 2023 new webcasting equipment had been installed in Meeting Room 1 which has given greater flexibility allowing the webcasting of more than one meeting on the same day. The Chief Officer Governance & Customer conveyed her thanks to the Committee Team for their hard work and support with Member meetings, in particular their work on using the new equipment in Meeting Room 1, sentiments which were echoed by Committee members. During discussion Members commented positively on the improvement to the webcasting in Meeting Room 1 following the installation of the new equipment. In addition, the work of the Comms Team in publicising meetings via Wrexham News and other social media channels was commended. In response to a question regarding the retention of webcasts the Chief Officer reported that webcasts would be held indefinitely on the Council’s webpage going back to 1 April 2023. RESOLVED – (i) That the current position in respect of the webcasting of Council meetings be noted. (ii) That the thanks of the Committee be conveyed to the Committee Team for their hard work in supporting the webcasting of Council meetings and to the Comms Team for publicising Council meetings.
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