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The Clerk to the Governing Body has an important part to play in making sure that the governing body's work is well organised. It is helpful if the clerk is able to offer information and advice to the governing body, particularly on matters involving the law and procedures to be followed at meetings.

Clerks often need quick and easy access to information. This area is designed to help clerks access this information quickly. Links have been made to the Department for Education website where you can view documentation relating to legal requirements, for example, A Guide to the Law for School Governors. Documentation produced by Bracknell Forest Local Authority can also be accessed, for example, the termly clerks' briefing papers, governor development programme, guidance on the election of parent governors, etc.

To find out more information click on one of the headings below:

• Briefing Meetings
• Clerks Duties
• Election Guidelines
• Induction Materials for Clerks
• Job Descriptions etc.
• Resources
• Sample Letters and Forms

Briefing Meeting for Clerks to Governing Bodies

• Clerks Briefing Papers Spring 2012 (206kb)

Future Clerk's Briefing Meeting Dates

Clerks Duties

• Register of Members of Governing Body (29kb)
• Governor Details Change Form (34kb)

Election Guidelines

• Election of Parent Governor (264kb)
• Election of Staff Governors (256kb)

Induction Materials for Clerks

• Notes on the Agenda (30kb)
• Notes on Minute Taking (43kb)
• Minutes Template (67kb)
• Paperwork (28kb)
• How to be an Effective Clerk (29kb)
• Handy Hints (24kb)
• Year Planner (37kb)

Job Descriptions etc

• Clerks Person Specification (48kb)
• Clerks Job Description (57kb)

Resources

• Resources that Clerks May Find Useful (84kb)
• Confidentiality Guidance Notes (34kb)

Sample Letters and Forms

• Declaration of Business Interests (45kb)
• Declaration Form for New Governors (50kb)
• Example letter to a newly appointed governor (37kb)
• Example letter for leaving governors (28kb)
• Example letter for governor who has failed to attend meetings (34kb)

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