by Annabelle Spencer | May 19, 2020 | Cyber security, Transformation
Digital Collaboration Aids Local Government Covid-19 Response With the Covid-19 pandemic requiring rapid responses, many local authorities have turned to digital tools to help manage the crisis and meet the demand for information and answers from residents, businesses... by Annabelle Spencer | May 19, 2020 | Cyber security
Councils Face Double Deadly Virus Threat The public sector was at high risk from cyber attacks before Covid-19. But now, with whole workforces working from home, experts warn the likelihood of a successful attack is greater with potentially devastating consequences.... by Annabelle Spencer | May 18, 2020 | IESE Local Government and Public Sector Consultants
Part 6: What does research suggest councillors should be doing and how could this improve the status quo? The vast majority of information in relation to the role of local councillor suggests it mainly consists of: Representing their local area and the ward for which... by Annabelle Spencer | May 15, 2020 | Transformation
Part 5: What is the relationship between locally elected councillors and the paid officers of the Council? The role and responsibility of elected members and officers are defined in individual council constitutions, with much of this resulting from specific... by Annabelle Spencer | May 14, 2020 | Transformation
Part 4: How is the performance of locally elected councillors measured? The roles and responsibilities of councillors and associated performance criteria and measures are subject to definition in several places including legislation/regulation, through guidance,...