Purpose

Purpose: a matter specific delegation of
authority to facilitate the efficient discharge of Council
functions in relation to a cross boarder investigation and
prosecution of offences and recovery of proceeds of crime.

Background: BANES have outsourced the financial investigation work
relating to an investigation undertaken with Bournemouth
Christchurch and Poole Council. The offences include fraud and
money laundering.

Decision

In accordance with section 2.35.3. Section C -
Proper Officer Functions of the Constitution the Team Leader (Place
& Resources Legal Teams) hereby delegates authority to Rebecca
Taylor (Accredited Financial Investigator) of Bournemouth,
Christchurch and Poole Council the power to:-

1) institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings;
and/or

2) defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought against
the Council (or its employees as a result of actions incurred
during the course of their employment) or where the Council’s
interests are affected and to negotiate settlement; and /or

3) institute and conduct all proceedings and procedures to
implement and enforce any decision of the Council;

on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset Council only in relation
to a specified individual pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding
dated 04/05/23. For the avoidance of doubt this authorisation is in
place from 04/05/23.