Job Description
Clerk- Democratic Services
* Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
* Location: Bolton, BL1 1RU
* Duration: 3 months
* Pay: £16.43 per hour (PAYE)
* Working Hours: 9am till 5pm (Hybrid)
Bolton Council are looking for a Clerk to provide an independent source of advice to Appeals Panels and to record the proceedings and decisions for their Democratic Services.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* To ensure that appeals by parents are heard fairly and impartially and that the rules of natural justice are followed.
* Ensuring that all information is managed as appropriate with due regard for confidentiality and sensitivity.
* To provide an independent source of advice on procedure to Appeals Panels.
* To ensure the Panels comply with their statutory duty in accordance with the relevant law, statues and Code of Practice.
* To ensure the independence of appeal panels and to ensure that all appeals are conducted in a fair and transparent way.
* To ensure that all panel members have received any training necessary to enable them to fulfil their role.
* To make the necessary administrative arrangements for hearings and to notify the parties of the order of proceedings in advance of the hearing and to respond to queries from appellants in advance of the hearing.
* To review all documentation relating to individual appeals and ensure the information is relevant and applicable to the case.
* To be an independent source of advice on law.
* Ensure an accurate record is taken of the points raised at the hearing, including the proceedings, attendance, voting and reasons for decisions.
* To provide the Service User a detailed decision letter on conclusion of the hearing and prepare a separate schedule of decisions to the appropriate body.
* To manage and advise Democratic Services officers of all significant matters relating to potential issues for the council.
* To ensure effective communication with Panel Members, Service Users, establishments and partner organisations.
* To prepare and provide all relevant documentation to the Local Government Ombudsman where cases are being investigated.
If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV!