Meetings EMC Boards
May 2026
Using Co-pilot to Support Minute Writing Sold Out Virtual Event
This one-hour session introduces Democratic Services Officers to the practical use of Microsoft Co-pilot as a supportive tool for minute writing. Through live demonstration and explanation, the session shows how Co-pilot can help summarise information, shape draft text, and improve clarity — while still relying on the officer’s professional judgement, accuracy, and understanding of […]
June 2026
Using Emerging Tech and AI as a DSO Virtual Event
A Socitm-led masterclass for Democratic Services Officers on how AI is shaping democracy and governance in public services. It introduces wider digital trends, provides an overview of AI and why adoption is accelerating, and also focuses on practical opportunities and the main risks, ethics, and governance needed for safe use. Using an applied scenario […]
ADSO – Meetings Procedures Sold Out Virtual Event
ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Audience This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to […]
Transport for the East Midlands Virtual Event
Transport for the East Midlands via MS Teams. Meeting Papers Agenda & Papers – 9.03.26 Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) brings together 10 Local Transport Authorities across the East Midlands under the auspices of East Midlands Councils. TfEM provides collective leadership on strategic transport issues in the East Midlands, agrees major investment priorities and […]
EMC Executive Board
EMC Executive Board – 10.00 – via MS Teams Agenda and Papers EMC Executive Board – 27.6.25 Agenda & Papers for EMC Executive Board 24.9.25Agenda & Papers for EMC Executive Board – 10.12.25Agenda and Papers for EMC Executive Board – 27.3.26
ADSO – Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction Sold Out Virtual Event
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. This is a quick introduction, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop. Audience This course is aimed at […]
Standards and Conduct Last Few Tickets Virtual Event
This session will explore the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct and examine the requirements of the local Code of Conduct, using real case scenarios for delegates to discuss. Areas which will be explored will include the use of social media, exploring the boundaries between freedom of expression, disrespect and bullying and member-officer […]
July 2026
EMC Meeting
Agenda & Papers for EMC General Meeting – 27.2.26 Agenda & Papers for EMC General Meeting – 31.1.25
ADSO – Law and Practice of Local Government Virtual Event
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new […]
ADSO – Council and Its Governance Arrangements Virtual Event
ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ which will be delivered as two three-hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. Audience This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of […]
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