Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director of Resources and Governance

The Executive Director of Resources and Governance submitted a report (previously circulated) to request approval for a number of changes to the Council’s Constitution with effect from 1 January 2025.

The submitted report stated that the process for reviewing the constitution started earlier in the year and a number of proposed amendments, which were mostly what might be described as general housekeeping and updating rather than fundamental changes, were proposed. The proposed changes were outlined in the Appendix to the submitted report, with commentary and explanation in the main body of the submitted report on matters which required additional detail and consideration.

RESOLVED – (a) That the changes to the Constitution, as detailed in the submitted report, unless otherwise stated, be approved to take effect from 1 January 2025.

(b)   That, subject to confirmation from the Disclosure and Barring Service that they will facilitate enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks, the Monitoring Officer be delegated to move forward with enhanced checks for Councillors appointed to serve as Cabinet members or on the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, Adults Scrutiny Committee or Corporate Parenting Panel.

(c)    That the Monitoring Officer be delegated to update the Constitution to reflect the changes identified.

REASONS – (a) To ensure that the Constitution is clear, accurate and up-to-date; and

(b)   To give effect to legislative changes. ?????