Decision details
Report of the Constitution Working Group
Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider the recommendations arising from
the Constitution Working Group
Decisions:
The report of the Constitution Working Group (CWG) was introduced by the Leader, Councillor Joe Harris, who thanked the CWG for the work they do and continue to do.
Councillors discussed the report and councillors made the following points:
- The end of paragraph 4.5 in the report should read ‘of which the member had no previous knowledge’.
- The work of the working group and Mike Evemy’s chairing were praised.
- The importance of keeping the constitution up to date was highlighted and issues like attendance at virtual meetings were discussed.
- The need for ward members to be aware of significant developments within their areas was stressed to ensure that members were not blindsided and there were no surprises.
The recommendations in the report were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor David Fowles, put to the vote and agreed by Council.
Report author: Andrew Brown
Publication date: 10/02/2025
Date of decision: 22/01/2025
Decided at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Council
Accompanying Documents:
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