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Introduction As a result of the local government acts of 1999 and 2000, councils are bound by ‘best value’ principles – to give the local population the service they need and to which they are entitled as far as limited resources allow. Policy and project officers work in the chief executive’s office and undertake a range of [...] Related entries:

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Introduction This is a core post and exists in every type of local authority. Research is required in all the local service directorates. This particular example profiles the work of a research officer with the geographical information system in the department for social and housing services. It can be taken as a general guide to similar [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Policy officers contribute to the effective management of a council by helping to develop and implement strategies, objectives, and council-wide policies and procedures. They also review and monitor existing strategies and procedures to ensure consistency across the council. Work Environment Work is mostly undertaken in an office environment. Some travel to attend meetings within the authority [...] Related entries:

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Introduction The job involves the provision of an effective consultancy and advisory service to the various client groups in relation to work contracts for provision of grounds maintenance services which have been awarded by the council following tender. Work Environment Most of the work is office based although a substantial amount of time (50% or more) is spent [...] Related entries:

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Introduction The Local Government Act 1999 defines the duty of Best Value. ‘A Best Value authority must make arrangements to secure continued improvement in the way in which its functions are exercised, having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness’. This must have been done in conjunction with understanding and consulting on the needs [...] Related entries:

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supporting your community in local government communications   Introduction A local government press officer is responsible for promoting a positive image of the council in the media and developing good media relations and coverage.  Press officers might also be known as media and communications officers. Local government press officers are employed in all types of council.    Work Environment Local government press [...] Related entries:

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Introduction PR (’public relations’) is all about conveying a positive image to the public – usually via the media (newspapers, magazines, radio and TV, for example.) PR assistants work in all sizes of local authority, ensuring that the work of the Council is kept in the public eye and that it is seen to be doing a [...] Related entries:

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supporting your community in local government communications   Introduction In order to function effectively, all large organisations need good internal communications.  Local councils are no exception and it is the job of a local government internal communications officer to ensure clear and efficient communication across the organisation between managers and staff and between departments. Local government internal communications officers [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Local government communications officers are responsible for the positive promotion of a local council and its activities. Some communications officers have a general role and promote all aspects of council services; others work for one department and have a remit to promote a particular area of work, for example, children’s services. Local government communication officers might [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Many services in local government involve daily contact about the law, and councils need frequent legal advice. Solicitors advise both elected council members and senior officers on a wide range of topics from employment to land purchase, through to prosecution of rogue traders and suppliers. Approximately 3,500 solicitors are employed in all types of local authorities [...] Related entries:

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