The Legal and Democratic Services
Division
The Legal and Democratic Services Division exists to
provide a comprehensive, effective, expert and value for money
legal and democratic service to all Directorates of the Council and
the Corporate decision-making process and manages the Council's
political structures within the constitution and ethical
framework.
Key
Functions
- to facilitate the Council's democratic processes by the
provision of effective and proper administration and support for
elected member roles and conduct
- to provide expert and efficient legal advice and representation
to allow the Council to achieve its aims and fulfil its duties
within the law
- to ensure that the Council acts lawfully and properly in the
exercise of its functions
The Head of Legal and
Democratic Services, Simon Mallinson, is the Council's Monitoring
Officer and provides support for the ethical conduct regime for
Members. He assists with the statutory duties of the County
Returning Officer for County Council elections and by-elections.The
Division may advise and act in respect of any of the functions of
the Council (or other relevant public bodies).Email:
legalservices@worcestershire.gov.uk
