Agenda item

Verbal update of the Town Clerk in conjunction with the minutes of the Member Development Steering Group meeting held on 15 February 2013 and the draft minutes of the meeting held on 17 May 2013 (copies attached).

The minutes of the Member Development Steering Group meetings held on 15 February 2013 and 17 May 2013 were received.

MATTERS ARISING

Plasma Screen (page 5) – In answer to a question, the Chief Commoner advised that he would look into the matter of the disappearance of the Plasma Screen and report back at the next meeting.

Informal Members’ Meetings (page 11) – The Chief Commoner advised that the next Informal Members’ Meeting would take place in November and Members are advised to submit any items in advance they wish to be raised.

Member Induction Programme (page 12) – The Chief Commoner reported that he had received positive feedback from the April sessions of the Induction Programme and congratulated the Officers on all of their efforts to deliver a very impressive and successful programme.

In answer to a question, the Chief Commoner advised that the next round of the Induction Programme had begun this week and this would be reviewed once the sessions had been completed.

Learning & Development Questionnaire (page 15) – the Assistant Town Clerk advised that this would be reviewed once the Induction Programme scheduled for July had finished.  He also advised that the results of the Questionnaire would then be reported back to the Steering Group for comments.

RECEIVED.