Job Objective: To assist the Head of Democratic Services in managing the Committee processes, the competing deadlines, supporting the Councils Committees in Policy development work and Democratic Services. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To assist the Head of Democratic Services to develop the services provided through the Democratic Services functions ensuring the ability of Councillors to effectively lead and participate in leading the Authority. 2. To provide appropriate and timely advice to officers, Directorates, Councillors and general public on the operation of the Committee process and the law, constitution and conventions governing its operation. 3. To advise and guide Councillors in work reviewing the Council, providing imaginative solutions to policy challenges identified by Councillors and other officers, drafting reports to inform Councillors across the full range of the Councils functions and those of partners. Taking into account the legislative framework and the specific requirements of the Councillors in the particular outcome that is being sought for the Borough. 4. To Support Councillors and Committees through a range of complex or contentious matters with tact and sensitivity drafting reports and advise to ensure that the decision-making process is properly informed. 5. To Ensure that a record of responses and performance against the statutory response time is maintained and regularly reported to Councillors...