Public Feeds http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:05:50 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) Running an Effective Action Group - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/running-an-effective-action-group-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in working with their communities to form a single issue local action group.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of how to set up, organise, finance and promote a single issue action group.

Summary of course:
  • Identifying the challenge
  • Getting organised
  • Using the press
  • Communication with residents
  • Using the Internet
Benefits of attending training:
  • Successful organisation of a community campaign
  • Influencing local decision makers
  • Communication skills
  • Understanding and using the press
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:10:15 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/running-an-effective-action-group-training-course Effective Meetings - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/effective-meetings-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors who have not attended Councillor Development.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of meeting and time management.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Standing orders
  • The role of the agenda
  • Skills overview
  • Hands on practice meeting
  • Time management

Benefits of attending training:
  • Enhanced decision making
  • Practical skills
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:09:42 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/effective-meetings-training-course LAA and LSPs - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/laa-and-lsps-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks.

Training objective:
To gain an understanding of the changing delivery landscape regarding the new LAA's.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction and overview
  • How they affect you
  • Opportunities
Benefits of attending training:
  • Understanding service delivery in your community
  • Ability to ask the right questions
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:04:00 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/laa-and-lsps-training-course Introduction to Council Websites - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/introduction-to-council-websites-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with a responsibility for delivering and managing a website.

Training objective:
To provide an understanding of the stages, tasks and implications of a Parish Website.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction
  • Skills needed
  • Technology choices
  • Security
  • Management Best Practice

Benefits of attending training:
  • Enhanced chances of success
  • Delivery of a community website
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:03:14 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/introduction-to-council-websites-training-course Funding and Grants - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/funding-and-grants-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with a responsibility for, or interest in funding and grant applications.

Training objective:
To provide an understanding of grant applications, sources and associated conditions.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction
  • Sources
  • Increasing your chance of success
  • meeting requirements and conditions
  • Management Best Practice

Benefits of attending training:
  • Enhanced management skills
  • Delivery of community projects
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:02:41 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/funding-and-grants-training-course Biodiversity Schemes - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/biodiversity-schemes-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in setting up a biodiversity scheme.

Training objective:
To provide a framework and examples of establishing a biodiversity scheme.

Summary of course:
  • Understanding the basics
  • Who does what
  • Costs and funding opportunities

Benefits of attending training:

  • Aids compliance with the biodiversity duty

CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:01:59 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/biodiversity-schemes-training-course Assessing Your Risk - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/assessing-your-risk-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in understanding and managing risk

Training objective:
To provide an understanding of the principals involved in assessing and managing risk.

Summary of course:
  • Identifying risks
  • Basic risk assessment
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Managing and reporting risks
Benefits of attending training:
  • Identification of threats
  • Understanding the threat and process
  • Reducing the consequences
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:01:17 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/assessing-your-risk-training-course Managing and Funding your Village Hall - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/managing-and-funding-your-village-hall-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in managing their village hall.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the legal framework needed to develop and manage a village hall from a Parish Council perspective.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Introduction to trust deeds and charities
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Governance and finance
  • Management Best Practice

Benefits of attending training:
  • Enhanced management skills
  • Safe cost effective management
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:40 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/managing-and-funding-your-village-hall-training-course Allotments - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/allotments-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in managing and developing allotments.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the legal framework needed to develop and manage allotments facilities.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • All about allotments
  • Developing allotments for your community
  • Management Best Practice
Benefits of attending training:
  • Avoiding the pitfalls
  • Getting the best out of your allotments
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All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in managing and developing sports and  recreational facilities.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of how to develop and manage recreational facilities.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Health and safety issues
  • Understanding risk assessments
  • Management Best Practice
Benefits of attending training:
  • Enhanced recreational management skills
  • Safe cost effective management
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:59:20 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/developing-sports-and-recreation-facilities-training-course Introduction to Using Committees - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/introduction-to-using-committees-training-course Who should attend training:
All Councillors and Clerks with an interest in using committees.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the legal framework with examples of effective committee use.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • The role of standing orders
  • The Clerks and Chairs role
  • Committee structures and examples
  • Working parties
Benefits of attending training:
  • Clearer understanding of how and when to use committees and working parties
  • More efficient operation
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:59:00 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/introduction-to-using-committees-training-course Chairmanship Introduction - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/chairmanship-introduction-training-course Who should attend training:
Chairs, Councillors and Clerks  with an interest in operating more efficiently.

Training objective:
To provide the skills necessary to act as the Chair or a Committee Chair.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • The role of standing orders
  • The role of the Chair
  • The Clerks role
Benefits of attending training:
  • An understanding what being the Chair involves
  • Working with the Clerk
  • More efficient meetings
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:58:15 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/chairmanship-introduction-training-course Understanding the Election Framework - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/understanding-the-election-framework-training-course Who should attend training:
Clerks and Councillors responsible for or with an interest in the conduct of Elections.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the legal framework and issues relating to elections.

Summary of course:
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Monitoring officer's role
  • Time lines and publication schedules
  • Financial implications
Benefits of attending training:
  • Clearer understanding of issues,
  • Reduced risk in the holding of elections
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:57:56 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/understanding-the-election-framework-training-course Burials - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/burials-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for making decisions and managing burial grounds.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the issues relating to Burial Authorities.

Summary of course:

  • Management issues
  • Risk management
  • Financial implications
Benefits of attending training:
  • Clearer understanding of issues, enhanced service and decision making capabilities.

CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.

CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:56:44 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/burials-training-course New Clerks Intensive - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/new-clerks-intensive-training-course Who should attend training:
Newly appointed Clerks and Councillors wishing to gain an understanding of the Clerks role.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the role and responsibility of a Town or Parish Clerk.

Summary of course:

  • This is a 2 session course.
  • You must register for the whole course NOT individual sessions.
  • Registration booking is via the FIRST session.
  • These courses are clearly identifiable as the title contains e.g. C01-S01 Course 01 Session 01. So C01-S02 is course 01 and Session 02 of that course.
  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Governance and finance

Benefits of attending training:

  • Broad understanding of the legal framework
  • Enhanced management skills
  • Introduction to finance

Note: This is a 2 session course. Session 1 must be completed before session 2

CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:56:03 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/new-clerks-intensive-training-course Planning and Section 106 - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/planning-and-section-106-training-course Who should attend training:
Chair, Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in the planning process

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the application of SS106

Summary of course:

  • When to start planning for SS106
  • The SS106 contract
  • Working with the planning department

Benefits of attending training:

  • Broad understanding of how SS106 works
  • Defining your communities needs
]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:55:25 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/planning-and-section-106-training-course Planning and Infrastructure - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/planning-and-infrastructure-training-course Who should attend training:
Chair, Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in the planning process.

Training objective:
To assist members deal with applications arising from major planning applications.

Summary of course:

  • The planning consultation process
  • Infrastructure needs assessment and risks
  • The importance of the new planning and development framework
  • Managing expectations

Benefits of attending training:

  • Broad understanding of the planning process
  • Responding effectively to planning applications
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:54:59 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/planning-and-infrastructure-training-course Archiving - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/archiving-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in the the archiving of Council records

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of archiving your Council records

Summary of course:

  • Understanding the legal requirements
  • Timescales
  • The options and services available

Benefits of attending training:

  • Understanding the importance of archiving Council records
  • Awareness of service providers
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:54:06 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/archiving-training-course Leading your Community - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/leading-your-community-training-course Who should attend training:
Chairs, Councillors and Clerks wishing to contribute more to their community.

Training objective:
To provide an introduction to the CPALC community leadership toolkit.

Summary of course:

  • Using the CPALC toolkit
  • Reviewing your community assets
  • Ways of finding out your communities needs
  • Managing expectations

Benefits of attending training:

  • Tools to help understand your communities needs
  • Meeting the needs of your community
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:53:31 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/leading-your-community-training-course Charities - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/charities-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks involved with local charities e.g. village halls.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the issues relating to charities.

Summary of course:

  • Introduction to the legal framework
  • Management issues
  • Risk management
  • Financial implications

Benefits of attending training:

  • Better understanding of the complexities and pitfalls
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:52:32 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/charities-training-course Accounts and Budgeting - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/accounts-and-budgeting-training-course Who should attend training:
Clerks, the RFO and Councillors responsible for or with an interest in budgeting and the councils finances.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of Council finances and the budgetary process.

Summary of course:

  • Preparing budgets
  • Financial controls
  • Annual returns

Benefits of attending training:

  • Understanding the budgetary process
  • Broad insight into a Councils finances
  • Enhanced risk management
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:51:58 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/accounts-and-budgeting-training-course Employment Matters - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/employment-matters-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in recruitment and management of staff.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of employer/employee relationships.

Summary of course:

  • Staff contracts
  • Job descriptions and appraisals
  • The role of the staff committee

Benefits of attending training:

  • Improved staff management
  • Enhanced risk management
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:50:57 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/employment-matters-training-course Councillor Development - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/councillor-development-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors with an interest in improving their knowledge and understanding of Council procedures.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of how an effective Council operates and develop their own skills.

Summary of course:

  • This is a 3 session course. You may register to attend only those sessions which are of interest. Only participants who complete all 3 session will receive a course certificate

Session 1

  • Code of Conduct
  • Standards Committees
  • Meeting procedures

Session 2

  • Statutory powers
  • Budgets and precepts
  • Accounts and audit

Session 3

  • Planning process
  • Risk management

Benefits of attending training:

  • Broad understanding of the legal and procedural framework
  • Increased ability to participate knowledgeably
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:50:12 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/councillor-development-training-course Chairmanship Advanced - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/chairmanship-advanced-training-course Who should attend training:
Chairs, Councillors and Clerks  with an interest in operating more efficiently.

Training objective:
To provide the skills necessary to act as the Chair or a Committee Chair.

Summary of course:
  • Developing a good working relationship with the Clerk
  • Effective time and meeting management
  • Effective communication skills
Benefits of attending training:
  • Understanding of the roles and responsibilities
  • Higher standard of debate
  • Getting more input from Councillors
  • More efficient operation
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:48:17 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/chairmanship-advanced-training-course CiLCA Clerks Qualification - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/cilca-clerks-qualification-training-course Who should attend training:
Clerks wishing to gain a professionally recognised qualification.

Training objective:
To complete the course and take the CiLCA exam.

Summary of course:

  • This is a 5 session course.
  • You must register for the whole course NOT individual sessions.
  • Registration booking is via the FIRST session.
  • These courses are clearly identifiable as the title contains e.g. C01-S01 Course 01 Session 01. So C01-S04 is CilCA course 01 and Session 04 in that course.

This is a multi session training course which covers the following topics...

  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Law
  • Procedures
  • Finance
  • Planning
  • Community Action
For an overview of the course read:  CiLCA Course Documentation 2008

Benefits of attending:

  • Gaining a professional qualification
  • Greater competence
  • Reduces risks of legal breaches to employing Council
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:47:14 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/cilca-clerks-qualification-training-course Risk Management - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/risk-management-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in managing and reducing risk.

Training objective:
To provide an understanding of the practical aspects of risk management.

Summary of course:

  • Identifying risks
  • Inspection of Facilities
  • Recording the process
  • Reporting and Managing

Benefits of attending training:

  • Identification of threats
  • Understanding the threat and process
  • Reducing the consequences
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:46:27 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/risk-management-training-course Effective Staff Management - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/effective-staff-management-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in the management of staff.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of day to day staff management.

Summary of course:

  • Setting objectives
  • Achieving results
  • Communications

Benefits of attending training:

  • Improved staff management
  • Enhanced risk management
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:45:48 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/effective-staff-management-training-course Freedom of Information and Your Council - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/freedom-of-information-and-your-council-training-course Who should attend training:

Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in ensuring compliance with the  Freedom of Information Act.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of the issues surrounding the Freedom of Information Act.

Summary of course:

  • Registration
  • Requirements
  • Compliance

Benefits of attending training:

  • Enhanced risk management
  • Responding to public requests for information
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:45:03 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/freedom-of-information-and-your-council-training-course VAT and Your Council - Training Course http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/vat-and-your-council-training-course Who should attend training:
Councillors and Clerks responsible for or with an interest in ensuring compliance with the complexities of VAT legislation.

Training objective:
To provide a broad understanding of how VAT impacts on your council.

Summary of course:

  • Overview of the legislation
  • The VAT return
  • Special circumstances

Benefits of attending training:

  • Compliance with the legislation
  • Reducing the risk of penalties
CPALC training courses in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:44:14 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/vat-and-your-council-training-course CPALC - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Association of Local Councils http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/cpalc-cambridgeshire-and-peterborough-association-of-local-councils {niftybox width=65%,background=#CFFFDF,textcolor=#006699}

CPALC is the lead agency for the County Training Partnership, which is responsible for the local implementation of the National Training Strategy for Town & Parish Councils. CPALC no longer delivers training, all courses are now delivered through the CTP

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Peterborough City Council is in Cambridgeshire but as an Authority it functions in a slightly different way from the other Principal Authorities in the County as it has Unitary Authority status. The Council's annual budget is in excess of £50 Million per year.

  • Main offices in the Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT
  • Chief executive - Gillian Beasley
  • The City Council has 57 elected members
  • The Authority has 26 Parish Councils and 2 Parish meetings

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Cambridge County Council apart from being a provider of public services the County Council is a major employer with some 11,000 full time equivalent staff. The County Council's annual budget is in excess of £450 Million per year.

  • Main offices in Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AP
  • Chief executive - Mark Lloyd
  • The council has 69 elected members

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:59:52 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/ccc-cambridgeshire-county-council FDC - Fenland District Council http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/fdc-fenland-district-council {niftybox width=65%,background=#CFFFDF,textcolor=#006699}

Fenland District Council is one of 4 district authorities in the Cambridgeshire county structure. This is the principal authority of the parish and town councils in this geographic area.

  • Main offices in March
  • Chief executive - Tim Pilsbury
  • 16 parish and town councils in the district

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South Cambridgeshire District Council is one of 4 district authorities in the Cambridgeshire county structure. This is the principal authority of the parish and town councils in this geographic area.

  • Main offices in Cambourne
  • Chief executive - Greg Harlock
  • 102 parish and town councils in the district

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:58:40 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/scdc-south-cambridgeshire-district-council ECDC - East Cambridgeshire District Council http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/ecdc-east-cambridgeshire-district-council {niftybox width=55%,background=#CFFFDF,textcolor=#006699}

East Cambridgeshire District Council is one of 4 district authorities in the Cambridgeshire county structure. This is the principal authority of the parish and town councils in this geographic area.

  • Main offices in Ely
  • Chief executive - John Hill
  • 35 parish and town councils in the district
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Huntingdon District Council is one of 4 district authorities in the Cambridgeshire county structure. This is the principal authority of the parish and town councils in this geographic area.

  • Main offices in Huntingdon
  • Chief executive - David Monks
  • 84 parish and town councils in the district

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:57:47 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/hdc-huntingdonshire-district-council SLCC - Society of Local Council Clerks http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/slcc-society-of-local-council-clerks {niftybox width=65%,background=#CFFFDF,textcolor=#006699}

Clerks are independent professionals whose business is serving the community. Their roles now have wide responsibilities whether working for large or small organisations. They work with council and community but often alone as the sole officer of the Council. The role requires increasing levels of skill and judgement from people who can have a significant impact on the communities which they serve. The Clerk's role has grown and continues to grow as Local Government itself develops. The job which was once primarily administrative has now become essentially managerial with a wide ranging remit and significant responsibility even in the smallest Parishes, while Clerks to Larger Parishes are Chief Executives of substantial organisations.

Source SLCC

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:56:15 GMT http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/slcc-society-of-local-council-clerks Cambridgeshire ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England http://www.countytrainingpartnership.com/cambridgeshire-acre-action-with-communities-in-rural-england {niftybox width=65%,background=#CFFFDF,textcolor=#006699}

Action with Communities in Rural England is the national umbrella of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), which operates at national, regional and local level in support of rural communities across the country.

They aim to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policy and decision-makers who play a part in delivering this aim.

Source: ACRE website

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