SMSDN meeting at the Scottish Parliament

Our achievements:

• Adopting a constitution that most Scottish local authorities are supporting.
• Approving a business plan to focus our direction.
• Providing a support network for members’ services staff.
• Offering an arena for debate on new legislation and the implications of change.
• Delivering seminars for Elected Members and their support staff.
• Developing a nationally recognised professional qualification for members’ services staff in conjunction with West Lothian College.
• Being a sounding board for partner organisations working with elected members.
• Launching a twice yearly newsletter for inform colleagues about what is happening elsewhere within SMSDN.
• Developing a website to improve communication within our area of expertise.