West Lindsey District CouncilDistrict Councillor
Sep. 2012 - Oct. 2021Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough DN21 2NARepresenting and supporting communities
• To achieve a balance between representing ward interests & those of the
wider district
• To be a channel of communication between the Council and their
communities in response to changes in council strategies, policies, services
and procedures
• To represent individual constituents and local organisations, undertaking
casework on their behalf and serving all fairly and equally
• To liaise with leading Members, other Council Members, council officers and
partner organisations to ensure that the needs of the local communities are
identified, understood and supported
• To promote tolerance and cohesion in local communities.
Making decisions and overseeing Council performance
• To participate in full Council meetings, reaching and making informed
and balanced decisions taking into account the best interests of the district,
and overseeing performance
• To participate in informed and balanced decision making on committees and
panels to which they might be appointed
• To adhere to the principles of democracy and collective responsibility in
decision making
• To promote and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of
Council and other public services
Reporting and accountability
• To full Council
• To the electorate of their ward
• To community groups; eg residents’ associations, parish councils etc.
Internal governance, ethical standards and relationships
• To promote and support good governance of the Council and its affairs at all
times
• To promote and support open and transparent government
• To provide community leadership and promote active citizenship
• To support, and adhere to respectful, appropriate and effective relationships
with employees of the Council
• To adhere to the Members’ Code of Conduct, the Protocol on Operational
Conventions and the highest standards of behaviour in public office
Personal and role development
• To participate in opportunities for development provided for members by
the Council