CPALC

Please note that these are indicative and not requirements. There is a legal requirement to attend local council meetings and abide by the code of conduct..

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To participate constructively in the government of the Parish
2. To participate fully in the formation and scrutiny of the Parish Council’s policies, budgets, strategies and service delivery including the ‘Parish Plan’.
3. To ensure, with other councillors, that the Parish Council is properly managed.
4. To keep up to date with significant developments affecting the Parish Council at local, regional and national levels.
5. To represent effectively the interests of the ward for which the Councillor is elected and deal with Parishioners enquiries, representations and complaints.
6. To represent the whole electorate; listen, and then represent the views of the whole community when discussing council business and working with outside bodies
7. To take an active part in the Parish Council’s arrangements to build community capacity and promote measures that contribute to the Parish Council’s Vision.
8. To attend Parish Council meetings.
9. To prepare for meetings and being properly informed about the issues to be discussed.
10. To take part in meetings and form sound judgements based on what is best for the community and then abide by majority decisions.
11. To represent the Parish Council on outside bodies to which the Councillor is appointed including the Standards Committee and Governing Bodies.
12. To maintain proper standards of behaviour as an elected representative of the people.
13. To fulfil the statutory and locally determined requirements of an elected member of a Local Authority and the Parish Council, including compliance with all relevant codes of conduct and maintaining high ethical standards, (including not disclosing confidential information and not using council resources for political purposes or for any other reason unless agreed by the Council)
14. To participate effectively as a member of any committee or working party to which the Councillor is appointed.
15. To contribute constructively to open government and democratic renewal to actively encourage to the Parish to participate generally in the government of the area and provide access to information where appropriate.
16. To uphold the Parish Council’s Standing Orders and ethical standards (ensuring that the impartiality of council staff is not compromised).
17. To produce an annual report to enhance their accountability to the public by providing details of official activities and the contribution made to the effective operation of the Parish Council.