Who should attend? Sitting Chairpersons, Chairpersons of Committees or aspiring Chairpersons.

The objectives are to:

• Introduce the roles, responsibilities and duties of the chairperson and the impact that an effective chair has on the profile of a council.
• Consider a chairperson’s contribution to effective meetings and council decision making and his/her partnership with the clerk.

During this in-person session we will cover:

• Understanding the Role
• Ensuring Procedural Compliance
• Upholding Standards & Code of Conduct
• Meeting Preparation
• Managing Meetings and Maintaining Focus
• Facilitating Decision Making
• Active Listening Skills
• Conflict Resolution

Training provider: Mel Woof CEO BMKALC

Venue: County Hall, Mezzanine Rooms, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1US (parking information will be issued closer to the time of the event to attendees) 

Members ticket: £50

Non-members ticket: £100