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Leader definition

What does Leader mean? In local government practice, Leader (often “Leader of the Council” or “executive leader”) means the councillor who heads the executive (cabinet), chairs cabinet meetings, allocates portfolios and oversees delivery of executive functions. In England, the role is created and defined by statute: the Local Government Act 2000, as amended by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and the Localism Act 2011, provides the Leader and Cabinet executive. The Leader is elected by full council, determines the size and membership of the cabinet, allocates portfolios and executive decision‑making powers, and may remove and replace cabinet members. Under...

Process and project management for in-house legal teams: workflow mapping, standardisation, automation, outsourcing strategy, and documented procedures aligned with organisational priorities

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Practice notes

Calls for higher productivity permeate the whole enterprise, and the legal function is no exception. The constant expectation is to deliver more with fewer resources, and, as head of legal, you must take a fresh look at what the team undertakes and the manner in which it operates. Ultimately, this is a question of process management. By mapping and understanding your team’s workflows—extending to those handled by external providers—you place yourself in a stronger position to direct the work efficiently. This Practice Note, together with the Precedent: —step plan, sets out a number of ideas you might implement to improve how the legal team’s processes are managed.

Focus on what your organisation most needs

It is advisable to prioritise the legal team’s matters according to the business’s strategic priorities. As with many elements of legal operations, a clear grasp of your organisation’s long-term goals and objectives is vital, enabling you to align the department’s capabilities and resources with the organisation’s strategy. Building a comprehensive view of all current Legal activity across the organisation will support your assessment of how the team can operate more effectively and more consistently and...

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