What qualifications does a parish Clerk need?

Study for a Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4), a Foundation Degree (Level 5) or an Honours Degree (Level 6). Level 4 builds on CiLCA, is recognised in law as a qualification for clerks and is tailored specifically to the needs of local council officers.

How many hours should a parish Clerk work?

The standard working week for full-time Clerks to the Council and other Officers is 37 hours. For part-time officers, the Council will determine the hours to be worked and must ensure that the working week, or overall staffing provision, is sufficient to meet the demands of the Council’s work.

Is a parish Clerk an employee?

The parish council Clerk is the ‘engine’ of an effective parish council. He or she is its principal executive and adviser and, for the majority of smaller parish councils, is the officer responsible for the administration of its financial affairs. The Clerk is sometimes a council’s only employee.

Who is a parish Clerk responsible to?

Overall duties The Clerk is the Responsible Financial Officer and accountable for all financial records of the Council and the proper administration of its finances. The Clerk is accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.

What do you need to know to become parish clerk?

• As a minimum requirement for effectiveness in the position of Clerk to the Council the candidate needs to have obtained a Certificate in Local Authority Administration (CiLCA) or give a commitment to work towards obtaining this qualification • Maintain records of staff hours, leave etc for Member approval.

How does parish council pay the parish clerk?

That is reflected in the grading of the job. The council sets the salary for the clerk, as well as the action plan for the parish council. To suggest that the clerk would want to increase their responsibilities and staffing levels to secure their own pay rise is a bit harsh!

What are the requirements for clerk to the Council?

To attend training courses or seminars on the work and role of the Clerk as required by the Council. To work towards the achievement of the status of Qualified Clerk as a minimum requirement for effectiveness in the position of Clerk to the Council.

What should a parish clerk hold to command?

However, to be an effective Parish Clerk the person is recommended (but not compelled) to hold the SLCCs ILCA and CiLCA Qualifications (some go on to complete the Community Governance courses as well).