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Contact: Jo Beer Policy, Performance and Review Manager & Information Governance Lead
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Election of Chairman To elect a Chairman for the Working Party. Minutes: Cllr Mills was elected Chairman for the Working Party. |
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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Barnby. |
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Appointment of Vice-Chairman To consider the appointment of a Vice-Chairman for the Working Party. Minutes: Councillor Sanders was appointed Vice-chairman of the Working Party. |
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Terms of Reference To agree the Terms of Reference of the Working Party:
· to develop the approach for improving Members and officers working together to ensure that Members are aware of all engagement activity; · to develop approaches to ensure Members are equipped to promote and be involved in engagement activity; and · to develop a set of key performance indicators against which this strategy and the action plan can be measured.
Minutes: The Terms of Reference were considered and it was agreed that the Working Party would meet every two months.
Action: To arrange bi-monthly meetings
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To consider the Communication, Consultation and Engagement Strategy action plan and agree a way forward. Minutes: The Communication, Consultation and Engagement Strategy and Action Plan was considered by the Working Party. Main issues discussed related to the following:
· The Council’s website and digital media as a communication and engagement tool. · Understanding how the public engage with the website and digital media to ensure effective communication and engagement. · How the Council and Elected Members can make the most of social media to engage effectively with the public. · How the Council can effectively use the digital means available to consult and gauge public opinion. · How the Council can ensure that where appropriate consultation is undertaken at the earliest possible stage with the public. · How the Council can use its list of key stakeholders to best effect. · Internal communications.
Actions:
To invite officers from the web team to the next meeting. |
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