Purpose

To obtain agreement to a ‘Deed of Variation’ to amend the quoracy required for the National Joint Committee meetings for the Adoption Service for Wales, and the Foster Wales Service.

Decision

(a)       That it be approved to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented; and

(b)       That the Chief Officer (Governance) be authorised to settle the terms of and sign 2 Deed of Variation to enable this.