The Model Council

Simple online information, guidance by subject and templates to help local councils conduct business

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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.

Councillors

Use this link to view guidance

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