Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive on updates to the Constitution on Standing Orders and the Protocol for Member Officer relations.  It was proposed to update Standing Orders to give the Chairman of Council committees and panels the ability to make reasonable adjustments to enable a person to participate in meetings.  It was heard that the Protocol for Member Officer Relations would be included in the Council’s Constitution, as previously set out informally, with the additional of guidance for members around contacting and questioning officers. This addition was intended to provide helpful guidance around subject of conversation, for clarification.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.