Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: 1.             That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 21.2, Revised Council Procedure Rules (shown with track changes at Annex A), having been proposed and seconded, stand adjourned to the next ordinary meeting of the Council. 2.             That revisions to the following documents be agreed (shown with tracked changes) alongside an additional provision in Annex B to the effect that Town, Parish or Community Councils may formally support a call-in and where they do so by the given deadline, have formal speaking rights at any scrutiny sub-committee as a supporter (for up to 5 minutes): a)            Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules (Annex B) b)            Access to Information Procedure Rules (Annex C) c)             Responsibilities for Functions / Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference (Annex D) 3.             That authority be delegated to the Director of Law and Governance to make consequential, or minor typographical amendments arising from the changes agreed in this report, to all constitutional documents. 4.             That the draft call-in proforma (Annex E), reflecting revised Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 17, be noted, and amended to reflect the right of a Parish Council to support a call-in. 5.             That the revised numbers of seats on committees (Annex F) be agreed. 6.             That the Special Responsibility Allowance paid to all Overview and Scrutiny Chairs for 2025/26 be amended to £6,377 in line with the recommendations of the Council’s Independent Remuneration Panel. 7.             That plans for training on new call-in arrangements be organised for all Councillors early in the new Council year.