Selston Parish Council currently has 3 Councillor vacancies in the ward of Underwood and 2 Councillor vacancies in Selston ward.
Anyone willing to apply for one of the vacancies, should apply to the Clerk in writing, stating why they would like to be considered.
Candidates will be invited to attend the next Council meeting.
Applicant’s Requirements
The applicant’s name must appear on the Electoral Roll of the parish, or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in or within three miles of the parish, or the applicants only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.
For more information
The Clerk (or Assistant Clerk) are more than happy to have an informal chat about what the role entails, should anyone interested have any queries about the role. There is also some more useful information about becoming a Councillor, below:-
This is ‘your opportunity’ to help make a real difference to the community that ‘Selston Parish Council, ‘your council’ represents.
An opportunity to improve and enhance the lives and area of the community.
Becoming a Parish Councillor does not require you to be an expert in every field of the Council’s business.
The duties of the local council as a corporate body are not onerous and councillors can find the role to be extremely rewarding. Parish Councils are the lowest tier of local democracy (which is completely different to that of District or County. It is also important for new councillors to know that you are not expected to know everything from the start.
The Parish Council is a legal entity separate from its members. It is a collective decision-making body, and its decisions are the responsibility of the whole of the council.
All the councillors have equal rights and responsibilities. This means that councillors do not have any authority as individuals.
Duties are legal obligations and actions that a council must take by law, and Parish councils must perform all their statutory duties set out in law.
As a Councillor, you have a duty to:
Attend meetings when summoned to do so (10 meetings per year);
Consider in advance of the meeting, the agenda and any related documents which were sent to you with the summons,
Take part in meetings and consider all the relevant facts and issues on matters which require a decision, including the views of others expressed at the meeting,
Take part in voting and respect decisions made by those present and voting
Ensure, with other Councillors that the council is responsibly managed, and finally,
Represent the whole electorate.
Be assured, that you will be very well supported in your role as a Councillor.
The Parish Clerk’s role is to advise on legality and feasibility etc.
The management and administration of the council’s business is the responsibility of the clerk. The clerk provides the council with impartial professional advice, administrative support, project management skills, personnel, public relations support and information that enables a decision to be taken. In addition, there are also lots of useful reading material which the Clerk can signpost you to and there is also the opportunity to undertake a short ‘New Councillor’ training session which would be paid for by the Parish Council.
Please feel free to call the Parish Council office for an informal chat with the Clerk or Assistant Clerk about the vacancies, on (01773) 812012, or alternatively call in to the parish office.