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SUMMARY:Chairmanship Skills
DESCRIPTION:Course description
 The role of Chairman carries important sta
 tutory responsibilities and requires a careful balance of leadership\, neu
 trality\, procedural knowledge and people skills. This practical course su
 pports both new and experienced Chairs and Vice-Chairs in leading effectiv
 e\, lawful and well-managed council meetings.
 The session focuses on the
  Chair’s role before\, during and after meetings\, helping participants 
 build confidence in preparing agendas with the Clerk\, guiding debate\, ap
 plying Standing Orders correctly and maintaining order — even when discu
 ssions become challenging or contentious. Through real-world scenarios and
  clear\, practical techniques\, Chairs will learn how to keep meetings foc
 used\, fair and productive while ensuring decisions are legally robust.
 
 This course is ideal for newly appointed or aspiring Chairs\, Vice-Chairs\
 , and Clerks who want a shared understanding of how to run meetings that a
 re calm\, inclusive and effective.
 
 Learning outcomes
 By the end of 
 the course\, participants will be able to:
 
 
 Understand the statutor
 y role and legal responsibilities of the Chairman
 
 
 Prepare effectiv
 ely for meetings\, including agenda management\, quorum and public partici
 pation
 
 
 Chair meetings confidently\, guiding debate and moving disc
 ussions toward clear outcomes
 
 
 Apply Standing Orders correctly\, in
 cluding motions\, amendments and voting
 
 
 Manage public participatio
 n and disorderly conduct calmly and proportionately
 
 
 Maintain neutr
 ality and fairness while leading difficult or sensitive discussions
 
 
DTSTART:20260203T181500Z
DTEND:20260203T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260318T113044Z
ORGANIZER;CN=Avon Local Councils' Association:MAILTO:training@avonlca.org.u
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