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Resolved that: 1) Councillor W G Lewis be elected Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2026-2027.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City & County of Swansea, no interests were declared.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Democratic Services Committee held on 16 March 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Head of Democratic Services presented a report to provide the Democratic Services Committee with the Annual Report for the Municipal Year 2025-2026. The report outlined the work of the Committee during that period. Resolved that: 1) The Democratic Services Committee Annual Report 2025-2026 be approved and forwarded to Council for information.
The Head of Democratic Services presented a report to develop a Councillor Induction & Training Programme to follow the Local Government Elections scheduled for 6 May 2027. Discussions were held regarding the need for lists identifying which officer is responsible for each area. It was confirmed that, in the first instance, contact should be made with the relevant Head of Service. Resolved that 1) The views of the Committee be incorporated in the draft Councillor Induction & Training Programme 2027. 2) The Head of Democratic Services liaise with the Corporate Management Team to identify authority wide core training topics. 3) The Head of Democratic Services bring an updated report to the Democratic Services Committee once that work has concluded.
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