Decision
Review of Council Procedure Rules
Decision Maker: Cornwall Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Date of Decision: January 21, 2025
Purpose:
Content: It was moved by Councillor Jordan, seconded by Councillor Wells and RESOLVED that 1. Council Procedure Rules 3.1(iii) (Calling of Extraordinary Meetings), 3.2 (Motion to Remove the Cabinet Leader), and 12 (Motions on Notice) be amended as set out in paragraph 2.3 of the report, to codify the agile working practice for the submission of requisitions and motions for, or leading to, Extraordinary meetings; 2. Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 (Allocation of Substitutes) be referred back to the Constitution and Governance Committee for further consideration; and 3. Council Procedure Rule 10 (Questions from the Public) be amended as set out in paragraph 2.5 of the report, to disallow questions from the public at Extraordinary Council meetings convened to determine the motion to remove the Leader, but not to amend the Rule in relation to public questions on reports that are to follow.
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Related Meeting
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am on January 21, 2025