Decision Maker: Business Services Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 14, 2024

Purpose: The Community Asset Transfer Policy (CAT) was approved on 9th June 2016 and is now over 5 years old. The Scheme of Governance Part 4B - Policy Development and Review Framework requires that policies are subject to a full review within five years. This report asks committee to consider and comment on the proposed changes to the policy.

Content: Officers to update the Policy at section 4.1 to add clarity regarding ‘community amenity assets’; update section 7.7c to ‘to promote or improve or address’; and to update identified typographical errors.   To delegate to the Director of Business Services to clarify the legal mechanics around control of the resale of community assets; consider the removal of text from section 8.1c in relation to the Council’s right to review its funding position; and explore the consistent treatment and dual inclusion of Council and legislative priorities, following consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair, and Opposition Spokesperson.   Approve the other suggested amendments in the Community Asset Transfer Policy as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, and associated documents in appendices 3, 4, 5a, and 5b to the report.