Issue - meetings

Review of the Constitution

 

 

Meeting: 21/07/2022 - Council (Item 29)

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Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report seeking approval for a number of amendments to the Constitution.

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED           -           That the proposed changes to the Council’s

Constitution be approved, subject to the proposal relating to the ‘Common Seal of the Council’ being deferred.

Meeting: 19/07/2022 - Cabinet (Item 25)

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Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance

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Minutes:

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve an amendment to the Constitution.

 

 

 

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Council be recommended to approve the proposed amendment to the Constitution, increasing the threshold for a key decision from the current in excess of £250,000 to in excess £500,000, as set out in appendix 2 to the report.

 

 

 

 

(ii)

That consideration of the proposed amendment in relation to the Common Seal of the Council be deferred to allow further consultation to take place.

 

 

 

The above decisions have been taken to ensure that the Constitution remains fit for purpose and that its aims and principles are given effect.