This contract applies to Liberal Democrat councillors elected or appointed to serve on LGA Boards, Committees, or associated organisations. It also applies to Substitute members when they are serving as or acting as a full member of the Board, Committee or associated organisation. The contract also applies to the LGA Liberal Democrat Executive officers.
This contract applies to Liberal Democrat councillors elected or appointed to serve on LGA Boards, Committees, or associated organisations. It also applies to Substitute members when they are serving as or acting as a full member of the Board, Committee or associated organisation. The contract also applies to the LGA Liberal Democrat Executive officers.
As a condition of my continued membership of the LGA Liberal Democrat Group,
I .................................................................... will:
As a condition of my continued membership of the LGA Liberal Democrat Group, I ....................................... will:
1) Work collaboratively with other Liberal Democrats serving on the Board, Committee or associated organisations and within the wider Liberal Democrat family.
2) Attend the following events
- i) All LGA boards and committees to which I have been appointed
- ii) Liberal Democrat Local Government Conference or equivalent event
- iii) If I am a new member, the LGA New Member Induction Event
- iv) Any other events at which I am expected to be present in the role to which I am appointed
b) Unless
- i) I have good reason for my absence and
- ii) I have arranged a substitute where necessary to attend in my place
3) If I am a lead member, provide a report to every LGA Liberal Democrat Group Executive on my work and that of my board or committee, no less than one week prior to the meeting of the Executive.
4) If I am a lead member, I will consult the Liberal Democrat Group Whip and Head of the Group Office before putting forward nominations on appointments to outside bodies;
5) If I am a lead member I will organise and facilitate any preparation meeting required prior to board meetings and ensure the substitute member(s) are involved and at least have copies of the Board reports/agendas.
6) If I am a lead member for either Resources or Fire Services Management Committee I will consult with LGA Liberal Democrat Group Leadership Team when conducting negotiations regarding pay and conditions on behalf of the Local Government Association.
7) If I am a substitute member, I will keep myself up to date with the work of the Board, Committee or associated organisation.
8) Maintain my membership of ALDC for the duration of the term for which I am appointed.
9) Inform the Group Whip if I am subject to any disciplinary process by the party
10) Keep my declaration of interests up to date for the duration of the term for which I am appointed
11) Adhere to my home local authority’s code of conduct when undertaking LGA business I confirm that I have received, read and accept the Group's Standing Orders.
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