New Clerks Finance training will now be offered free of charge to new clerks within the first 12 months of commencing their role. The course is designed to give an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the Responsible Financial Officer's (RFO) role.
Key areas covered in this course include:
• Roles and responsibilities
• Setting a budget and precept
• Internal control
• The Annual Governance & Accountability Return
• Internal and external audit