How to......
Check out our collection of How to... guides which will help explain some of the regular or occasional activities and events in the life of your council.
We'll add to these as more are put together.
How to manage a casual vacancy (PDF, 851 Kb)
Guide covering casual vacancies with step by step instructions
How to record councillor non-attendance at meetings (PDF, 629 Kb)
Guide covering legislation around non-attendance, the six month rule, and how to record in the minutes
How to declare a vacancy due to non-attendance (PDF, 569 Kb)
Guide to declaring a vacancy by council or by proper officer using delegated authority