Decision details

To agree Cabinet’s response to the recommendations of the STG received at Cabinet on 10 February 2015. 

RESOLVED THAT

1.     the Members’ ICT Policy as set out in Appendix 2 be endorsed and publicised to all Members, thereby demonstrating Cabinet’s support for the move to paperless meetings

2.     the recommendations in respect of Members signing up to the policy before accepting a council iPad (including the retrospective requirements) should be implemented by Democratic Services Manager

3.     the recommendation regarding encouraging Members to participate in training and development designed to enhance their use of ICT equipment and applications provided be taken forward by the Cabinet Member Corporate Services in liaison with ICT and Democratic Services

4.     the recommendation regarding Members’ ICT provision being kept under review in order to take advantage of new developments in technology be taken forward by the Cabinet Member Corporate Services in liaison with ICT and Democratic Services.  In addition this should include ensuring that all Members have access to a common set of facilities and applications on their Council iPad by offering updates to Members when new facilities are available.