Independent Co-Chair of the Standards Committee DMBC

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking an Independent Co-Chair for its Standards Committee to maintain high standards of conduct. The role involves attending 6 formal meetings annually, alongside necessary informal engagements. Candidates must have a broad understanding of corporate governance and must not have previous ties to the council or political parties within a decade.

Benefits

Annual payment of £5,213

Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of risk, control, and corporate governance issues facing local authorities.
• No previous connection to the authority or party politics within the last ten years.

Responsibilities

• Attend approximately 6 formal Committee meetings per year.
• Participate in informal meetings and training.

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Job Details

Independent Co-Chair of the of the Standards Committee

Dudley Council is seeking to appoint an Independent Co-Chair for the Council’s Standards Committee. The Committee promotes and maintains high standards of conduct within the Council.

Applicants should have a broad understanding of the risk, control and corporate governance issues facing local authorities.

Physical attendance of approximately 6 formal Committee meetings per year. Formal Committee meetings are normally held at 6pm. You will also be required to attend informal meetings and training to support you in undertaking this role

An annual payment of £5,213 will be paid, together with reimbursement for travelling and subsistence expenses.

Please note that due to the nature of the role, applications will not be accepted if you:

• Are a member, co-opted member or officer of the authority or have been so within the last ten years
• Are a relative or close friend of a person of any of the above
• Are currently actively engaged in party politics
  
  
  

For more information and an application pack telephone Democratic Services on 01384 815238; e-mail [e-mail] or you can download it.

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Attached documents

JD - Independent co-chair of Standards Commitee FINAL. 1.7.25 V2.pdf

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom