Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Cabinet seeking approval of Constitutional changes: to the allocation of Executive Functions, in the responsibility for scrutiny of Regulatory Services, Deputations at remote meetings and Executive Decision Days and an amendment to Contract Standing Orders.

Council considered a report of the Cabinet seeking approval of Constitutional changes: to the allocation of Executive Functions; in the responsibility for scrutiny of Regulatory Services; to deputations at remote meetings and Executive Decision Days, and an amendment to Contract Standing Orders.

In responding to a question raised, the Leader confirmed looking into the continuance of remote meetings after 6 May at which time the current Regulations will expire.

RESOLVED:

a)   That the changes in Executive Responsibilities at Appendix 1 of the Cabinet report are noted.  

b)   That the revised allocation of Scrutiny Function contained at Appendix 2 of the Cabinet report are approved, to take effect from 1 April 2021. 

c)    That the amendments to Standing Order 12 and Executive Procedures contained at Appendix 3 and 4 of the Cabinet report are approved. 

d)   That the amendment to Contract Standing Order 3 contained at Appendix 5 of the Cabinet report is approved. 

e)   That delegated authority is given to the Monitoring Officer to amend the Constitution to take account of the recommendations in this report.