Democratic Services Officer needed in Newham paying £20.10 per hr PAYE - Reference:503933

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

This role will involve:

• Proactively support and lead on all aspects of work relating to the decision making structure, including providing advice and support to Members, officers, stakeholders and citizens.
• Responsibility to ensure that all decisions are taken in accordance with all legal and constitutional requirements.
• Proactively manage and support all aspects of the Member / Officer decision making having regard to local procedures, policy and best practice.
• Advise Members and officers on legal and constitutional requirements of the decision making process and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to providing efficient and effective support to all Members.
• To lead on supporting all aspects of Cabinet, and Committee meetings including preparing reports and agendas, attending meetings to take minutes of the formal proceedings and advising on constitutional requirements.
• Lead on advising Members and officers concerning relevant legislation and procedures relating to the remit of individual committees.
• To assist the Corporate Governance Manager with the review, development and enhancement of the Constitution to ensure that it meets current legislative requirements and best practice.

Ideally candidates will have experience of:

• Supporting Committee meetings
• Committee Support to members / Chair
• Taking minute of meeting
• Assembling and Publishing agendas online

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

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