Agenda item

The Cabinet Member with the Efficiency and Resources Portfolio introduced the report of the Managing Director (previously circulated) informing and updating Members on issues relevant to the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; developments that have taken place since the last report to Cabinet in January 2018; and requesting that consideration be given to approving an updated RIPA Policy (also previously circulated), as a result of recent changes to the Council’s senior management structure.

RESOLVED – (a)  That the developments that have taken place since January 2018, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted.

(b)  That the RIPA Policy, as detailed at Appendix 1 of the submitted report, be approved.

(c)  That further reports on the use of RIPA and associated issues, be submitted to future meetings of Cabinet.

REASONS – (a)  In order to ensure that the Council complies with the legal obligations under RIPA and national guidance.

(b)  To update the RIPA policy and procedures to reflect the new management structure.

(c)  To help in giving transparency about the use of RIPA in this Council.