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RECOMMENDED:     That
Council delegates to the Returning Officer the power to issue
Orders under Section 91 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972
appointing Borough Councillors temporarily to Parish Councils, when
required, after consultation with the proposed Borough
Councillor(s) and their Group Leader (where relevant).
 
Reason for Decision
 
To streamline the process for
making Orders under section 91(1), so as to protect public funds
held by Parish Councils and to ensure ongoing governance of Parish
Councils for the benefit of the residents of the Borough, in
circumstances where a Parish Council within the Borough becomes
inquorate