Decision details

To receive the Constitution Updates report.

Contact: Samantha Lawton, Service Director Legal and Commissioning (Monitoring Officer)

RESOLVED –

1.    That the Monitoring Officer delegations in Appendix A be noted.

2.    That the suggested amendments to the following areas set out at paragraph 2 be recommended to Council:-

· Councillor Safeguarding protocol

· Council procedure rules

· Protocol for Public Speaking at Planning Committee

· Responsibility for Non- Executive functions - CGA – Terms of Reference · Responsibility for Non-Executive functions - Appeals Panel – Terms of Reference

3.    That the work of the cross-party Constitution Working Group be noted

4.    That it be noted that the Constitution has been subject to a review and no amendments other than those set out below are required at this time.

5.    That the amendments to the Constitution be noted and recommended to Council for approval.