The LLG Grapevine 12th October

October 12, 2020

Deborah Evans, Dennis Hall and Helen McGrath discuss the highlights of the LLG MO Conference including challenges and opportunities for Monitoring Officers, Governance and Scrutiny, The do's and don'ts of social media, the 95K exit cap, and more.

Also discussed: the LGA's position on the model code of conduct and intimidation in public life, and the conference round table discussion including the impact of Covid, health and well-being, virtual meeting provision and Law Society Council seat restructuring.

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