Advanced Democratic and Committee Administration programme
This two session virtual course is ideal for those working in Democratic and Committee Administration, primarily Member Services and Democratic Services Officers in local authorities. The programme is designed for those with at least two to three years’ experience in the role. It has everything you need to help you develop as a Democratic Service Officer, Manager and Committee Administrator, giving you the skills and knowledge to carry out your role effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge led by three experienced facilitators, share good practice and learn from peers.
Aim:
- To provide participants with the opportunity to discuss, analyse and interpret relevant legislation and practices within different authorities
- To enable participants to share good practice with each other and learn from more experienced practitioners
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this 2-day programme, you will have a better understanding of:
- the interpretation of the legal and governance framework within different authorities
- best practice for managing a range of different meetings
- how to work more effectively with elected members
- current developments in the ethical framework and the application of the new code of conduct and more recent guidance; and
- how to draw up an action plan for improving your working practices
Dates
- Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Thursday 22 January 2026
You must be able to attend both dates
Cost
- £399 plus VAT per delegate from organisations in membership of SEE
- £450 plus VAT per delegate from non-member organisations.
Book your place now
If you have issues with the below form, please try using Chrome.
Please ensure you have read our Cancellation Policy before booking.
Please complete the form below if you would like to register your interest in the next available dates.
Date
- 21 - 22 Jan 2026
- Expired!
Time
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
