9th December 2024

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Community Governance with the SLCC

Governance covers the ways in which people and organisations work together and independently, making decisions for the benefit of a local community.

A range of qualifications are available, awarded by the De Montfort University (DMU):

  • Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4)
  • Foundation Degree (Level 5)
  • Honours Degree (Level 6) and
  • MA in Public Leadership (Level 7)

How will Community Governance (Level 4) benefit your council?

Ensure your council is operating according to the law:

  • Your council can be more confident that it is operating according to the law with sound procedures and financial practices.
  • Innovative ideas to better support your community Students bring new ideas back to your council to support its role in serving its communities and working with the planning system.
  • Tailored to your council Students can specialise in subjects of particular concern to your council.
  • A qualification recognised in law The advanced knowledge builds on the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA), is recognised in law as a qualification for clerks and offers your council significant returns on its investment.

Who can Take Community Governance?

Any officer whose council would benefit from a deeper understanding of how local councils work – especially officers with CiLCA or new officers coming into the profession. The qualification is also open to councillors.

Visit SLCC | Community Governance or email commgov@slcc.co.uk for more information

Please note registration closes on 11 December 2024

Last updated: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05