Resources for commissioners

Commissioner handbook (PDF)

County commissioner welcome book.pdf

All the information new county commissioners need

District and division commissioner welcome book.pdf

This welcome book gives you all the information new district and division commissioners need to get started in their role

Adjustment plans checklist for commissioners

The adjustment plan guidance asks that local commissioners sign off plans to consider the health and safety implications and costs of making adjustments. This checklist is for a commissioner when reviewing an adjustment plan.

Commissioners responsibilities for unit accounts

As a commissioner you are responsible for ensuring that each unit in your area has its accounts independently reviewed (by someone outside the unit) once a year. This guidance explains your role and how to support unit leaders.

Commissioner guidance for child welfare requests and court proceedings

How to support any volunteer who's been approached about child welfare issues or court proceedings.

Conducting six month review guidance for commissioners

Guidance for conducting a commissioner six-month review.

Guidance for county commissioners appointing district and division commissioners

How to appoint district and division commissioners - or delegate the task - if you're a county commissioner.

Process of appointing district and division commissioners

A flowchart explaining the steps a county commissioner needs to follow to appoint division and district commissioners.

Working with advisers and coordinators

This resource provides some practical guidance on how you can determine the role you wish your adviser/coordinator to fulfil and how to find and support the right person for the role.