Decision

Review of the Council's Constitution

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Ross Henley proposed the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Tim Kerley.   Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Council Resolved to consider the review findings, and the proposed amendments recommended by the Constitution and Governance Committee as set out in the report and its appendices.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 4 Part C - Council Procedures.pdf
Review of the Constitution 2024-25.pdf
Appendix 1 - Summary of focus areas for review.pdf
Appendix 2 Part A - Somerset Council Constitution.pdf
Appendix 3 Part B - Public Participation.pdf
Appendix 5 Part D - committee structure and procedure rules.pdf
Appendix 6 Part D1 - Audit Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix 7 Part D11- Harbour Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix 8 Part D14 - NEW Senior Manager Employment Committeee.pdf
Appendix 9 Part E1 - Executive and Executive Sub-Committees.pdf
Appendix 10 Part I1 - Senior Management Structure.pdf
Appendix 11 Part I5 - Revised Officer Employment Procedure Rules.pdf
Appendix 12 Part I6 - Contract Procedure Rules.pdf
Appendix 13 Monitoring Officer Protocol.pdf