Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Strengthening local democracy Section 7 – Training and development of members of a local authority
21.Places a duty on principal councils to secure the provision of reasonable training and development opportunities for their members. Each principal council must make available to its members an annual review of their training and development needs, including an opportunity for an interview with a person considered suitably qualified to advise upon the same. Local authorities must have regard to guidance which the Welsh Ministers may issue on these matters.