Senior committee manager ref 5266334

Responsibilities in this role may include:

1. Responsible for ensuring decision–making process and procedures are in place and to manage the depth of knowledge of policies and procedures for meetings of the Client.
2. Responsible for ensuring arrangements are in place in line with corporate policies to facilitate meetings of the Client.
3. Interpret and lead on providing clear, in-depth and accurate constitutional advice to elected members and senior officers in order to ensure decision-making is lawful and in line with the Client’s constitution.
4. To work alongside the Democratic Services Manager in the ongoing development and monitoring of corporate standards and best practice and in maintaining high standards of governance throughout the organisation.
5. To be responsible for writing clear reports that relate to Democratic Services functions and present these to committees of the Client and responding appropriately to questions from elected officials.
6. Assist the Democratic Services Manager in providing training to members and officers in relation to the decision-making processes of the Client.
7. Research and maintain an understanding of legislation, regulations and guidance concerning the democratic process, including use of peers from other authorities including the Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) Members Forum.
8. To challenge and continuously improve existing working practices and processes in line with council priorities and in light of a new governance model.

Person Specification: INTERIM SENIOR COMMITTEE MANAGER

Essential Experience:

1. Extensive experience of working in Democratic and Committee Services and having previous knowledge of a Client’s constitution, or similar governance structures.
2. Ability to interpret local government legislation relating to governance processes and explain the consequences of decisions to members and officers.
3. Extensive experience of working with elected members and senior officers.