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.  

Supporting Documents

Review of Council Procedure Rules - Report.pdf
Review of Council Procedure Rules - Appendix 1.pdf

Related Meeting

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am on January 21, 2025