Appendix 1 - NALC LTNs and legal briefings
Access a directory of all legal topic notes and briefings produced by NALC
Appendix 2 - Templates
Link to our template database, policy checklist for large and small councils and the calendar year for local councils
Appendix 3 - E-books and publications
Link to Good Councillor Guides, e-books and other essential publications
Appendix 4 - Jargon buster
A directory of phrases, acronyms and references commonly referred to with brief explanations
Audit
Use this link to view guidance including a video briefing designed to help your council consider what to do in preparation for their internal audit.
Chair
Use this link to view guidance covering the role, election, absence, meetings and allowances.
Code of Conduct and Standards
Use this link to view guidance including a link to a bookmarked video recording of our briefing sessions presented by some of the co-authors of the new LGA Cllr. Code of Conduct.
Council governance
These articles include how the council is formed and includes roles and responsibilities of councillors, chair and officers.
Councillors
Use this link to view guidance on this topic covering qualification criteria, disqualification, acceptance of office, interests, complaints and conduct.
Elections & Co-option
Use this link to view guidance including booked recordings and presentations from our January 2023 election briefings for clerks.
Managing people
Use this link to view guidance including video guides and a comprehensive recruitment pack produced by the national Civility and Respect Project.
Meetings
Use this link to view guidance on notice periods, preparing the agenda, absence, quorum, rules of debate, minutes and annual meetings.
Planning
Use this link to view guidance on planning matters.
Powers and Duties
Use this link to view guidance covering powers and duties