Combined Executive Agenda 120410.pdf - North Ayrshire Council

c. make practical arrangements enabling the Area Convener to appraise AST
members
d. assist the Area Convener with the preparation of reports to the National
Convener and the AST annual report
e. ensure the collection, analysis, reporting and return (where required) of
information required for performance and monitoring purposes
f. maintain a database of panel member workload and allocation to inform
local training and recruitment strategies
g. manage panel workload fairly using Panelpal, allocate panel members to
hearings and ensure a balance of gender, experience and skills
h. including emergency hearings and hearings taking place in secure
accommodation, and manage changes to the rota
i. liaise closely with the Area convener and panel representatives to ensure
that panel members are available for emergency hearings, out of office
hours and at short notice when required
j. effective out of hours cover for the children’s panel
k. ensure that panel members sit on hearings in their local area, other than in
exceptional circumstances
l. maintain up to date records of panel member availability
m. work with the Area Convener and AST colleagues to ensure the availability
of sufficient panel members
n. check and process claims for the payment of panel member allowances
within the allocated budget
o. work with appropriate CHS staff to prepare expenses budgets and make
quarterly reports of expenditure against budget
p. respond to telephone and other enquiries in relation to the AST or the
national children’s panel
q. maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection legislation
r. support the panel member recruitment and selection process
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