Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Resources which provided the outcome of the self-assessment training needs analysis carried out by Members of the Committee and set out a proposal to address the needs identified (for copy see file of Minutes).

Members were provided with a copy of the self-assessment questionnaire and noted the wide range of knowledge areas the proposed training covered. Members appreciated the knowledge and understanding required but felt that the training should focus on equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil the key roles of the Committee, such as challenging investment performance and risk monitoring. 

The Committee was informed that the purpose of the questionnaire was to establish the skills Members already had and provide training in specific areas where a need was identified.  

Resolved:

That

a)   Members complete the self-assessment questionnaire included in Appendix 1 and return to the Pensions Manager;

b)   training be arranged by the Pensions Manager as necessary based upon the training needs identified;

c)    the training needs analysis questionnaire be recirculated to Members after the training session for completion and review.