Issue - meetings

Referring to the Hymans knowledge and skills test members had undertaken, the Chair said he had received his results and been told which questions had been answered correctly and incorrectly. However he had not been told the correct answers to questions that he had answered incorrectly, and the Chair felt it would be useful in improving understanding to be told the right answers. He also said it would be useful to have all of the members’ results together to see if there were any knowledge gaps that could be covered on the training programme. The Chair noted however that all members had done well, particularly as some of the questions had required a detailed amount of knowledge to answer them. Members were reminded that a training schedule had been agreed.

Keith Francis said he had taken several hours to complete all of the training. Following discussions it appeared he had taken more than the mandatory levels of training and had taken additional courses. It was agreed that in future members would be advised as to which sections of training were of greater importance. Members said it was helpful they had different specialisms to spread across all of the different areas of required knowledge.

Mike Snow said he was likely to need a new login to the Hymans system as he had changed roles as a Board member. Victoria Moffett said this could be facilitated.

Members noted the contents of the forward plan.