Updates to the Constitution

September 8, 2026 Approved View on council website
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Decision

Subject to the comments raised in debate, the Civic Affairs Committee agreed (4 voting in favour, 1 voting against, 0 abstaining from voting) to:

  1. Recommend to Council approval of the updates to the Council’s Constitution as set out in Appendices A-G to the report (excluding Appendix B to the report, Table 4).
  2. Note the proposed updates to the Executive Scheme of Delegation as set out in Appendix B to the report, Table 4.
  3. Recommend to Council approval to the Personal Licence meeting procedure (Appendix H to the report) and the Licensing Review Panel meeting procedure (Appendix I to the report) and be added to the Ethical Handbook.

Supporting Documents

Updates to the Constitution.pdf
Appendix A - Part 2 - Articles with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix B - Part 3a - Responsibilities for Functions with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix C - Part 3d - Responsibilities for Functions Delegation to Officers with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix D - Part 4a - Council Standing Orders with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix E - Part 4b - Access to Information Rules with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix F - Part 4d - Cabinet Procedure Rules with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix G - Part 4g - Contract Regulations Rules with tracked changes.pdf
Appendix H - Personal Licence Hearing Procedure.pdf
Appendix I - Licensing Review Panel Meeting Procedure.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Sep 2026