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Treasury Management Explained
- Category: Councillor Development and Governance
- Date: No current presentations
- Times: 10.30 - 1.00
- Cost: £95 per person. If you book on to the Financial Statement course at the same time the fee is £85 per person per session. £124 non members + VAT
- Venue: North West Employers, Manchester
All councillors have a duty to ensure that their authority manages public funds in a responsible way, including the way in which it organises and carries out investment and borrowing activities.
Effective treasury management has always been important for local authorities, especially given the significant amounts of money many authorities invest. In addition, recent events; in particular, the "credit crunch", have highlighted the importance of the councillor's role in reviewing and scrutinising treasury management activity.
This seminar is specifically designed for councilloors who wish to gain a better understanding of how treasury management is undertaken at their council and how they can more effectively scrutinise such activities.
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by treasury management
- Understand both national and local policies, regulations and procedures relating to how the council organises and carries out its treasury management activities
- More effectively challenge and scrutinise the treasury management function and activity
Who should attend? councillors, particularly those responsible for scrutinising treasury management activity. No prior experience will be assumed, and all terminology, jargon and acronyms will be fully explained in Plain English. Plenty of time will be available for questions and discussion.
Programme
Introducing Treasury Management
What is Treasury Management?
Why do local authorities need effective Treasury Management systems and procedures?
Treasury Management Controls and Procedures
National guidance on effective treasury management
Local policies, codes and procedures
Roles and Responsibilities
The councillor's role
The role of the "Section 151" Officer
The role of treasury management staff
The roles of external advisers and fund managers
Scrutinising Treasury Management
How to evaluate your council's treasury management approach, policies and performance
Prudential Indicators explained
Course Summary, Evaluation and Close
This seminar can be held in-house at a time and venue to suit your organisation. Please contact Diana Ravenscroft for further details.