OPERATIONAL STRUCTURES
The delivery of the Training Group's strategic objectives will be supported by the following operational structures:
Local Government Training Group
The Training Group will comprise stakeholder representatives nominated respectively by SOLACE; the Staff Commission; the Training Liaison Officer regional groups; NILGA: the National Association of Councillors; the Employers' Side of the NIJC; Belfast City Council; and the trade unions. The Group will be chaired by one of the SOLACE representatives.
The Training Group will be supported by two standing sub-groups and by ad hoc working groups. Their respective responsibilities will be as follows:
Administration and Commissioning Sub-Group
- Oversee all aspects of administration, including IT provision
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Assess training needs through active engagement with Training Liaison Officers, professional groups, SOLACE and other local government bodies, as appropriate
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Support and monitor the effectiveness of the regional Training Liaison Officer groups
- Establish and maintain a database of training providers and consultants
- Agree the content of regular schedules of courses and programmes
- Recommend courses and programmes to be run on a pilot basis.
Strategy and Evaluation Sub-Group
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Arrange an annual conference for the purposes of reviewing and evaluating the output of the Training Group and identifying strategic learning and development priorities
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Assess annual budgetary requirements and allocations to key operational themes and strategic priorities
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Evaluate the effectiveness of trainers, courses and programmes
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Assess the outcomes of development programmes in respect of individuals, services, councils and the local government sector
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Maintain strategic relationships with external bodies, including the UK Local Government Strategic Skills Partnership, the Interchange Partner Group and the HR Cross-Border Forum; work in co-operation with other bodies as appropriate.
- Monitor the effectiveness of communications with stakeholders
- Prepare an Annual Report on the work of the Training Group.
Ad hoc Working Groups
- Undertake and oversee specific research and other projects.
- Oversee the piloting of training courses and programmes.
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