Issue - meetings

To receive a report on the updated Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board Terms of Reference.

Contact:        James Blamires, Project Officer

RESOLVED –

That the updated Terms of Reference for Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board be approved.

The Board considered a report presenting revised Terms of Reference for the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board.

The Board were advised that amendments had been made to:

• Align the Terms of Reference with MHCLG guidance.
• Reflect the Board's decision-making powers.
• Update provisions relating to membership and quorum requirements.
• Incorporate arrangements for working groups and sub-groups.

The Board were advised that feedback from Members, the Governance and Legal Teams at Kirklees Council had been incorporated into the final version of the Terms of Reference.

During discussion, Board Members:

• Requested that future Board recruitment be managed to maintain an effective Board size.
• Sought clarification regarding Board member terms of office and arrangements for future deputy chair appointments.

RESOLVED –

That the updated Terms of Reference for Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board be approved.