Democratic Governance Officer

4 weeks ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time

We are seeking a skilled Democratic Governance Officer to join our Democratic Services and Scrutiny Team in Croydon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an efficient Democratic Services function, ensuring these areas run smoothly, effectively and support the wider goals of the organisation.

We are looking for someone with:

  • An understanding of the democratic process involved in local government
  • Great administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks to a high standard
  • The relevant experience to support and act as representative of the service at meetings of Committees and Sub-Committees

Key responsibilities for the position holder will be to:

  • Draft agendas and minutes of meetings and ensure they are published at the appropriate time and in accordance with relevant statutory deadlines
  • Attend meetings as the representative of the service where Councillors / Members are present
  • Confidently advise the Chair of meetings on the running of the meeting and interpretation of local government regulations and the Council's Procedure Rules
  • Monitor and record decisions of Committees and Sub-Committees to ensure they are made correctly and are compliant with local government laws and regulations
  • Facilitate the webcasting of Council and Committee meetings
  • Assist the Democratic Service Team with administrative tasks as required

There is a general responsibility across the team to support each other within the team and service as a whole.

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.



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