Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member Corporate Services

The Leader of the Council presented the report in the absence of the Cabinet Member Corporate Services, noting that the Constitution Working Group had met on 4^th March to review possible changes, supported by One Legal and Democratic Services. She stressed the importance of keeping the constitution up to date and fit for purpose, and noted that the proposed changes were not particularly major, including amendments to the Council motions procedure and changes to the Licensing Committee to bring it into line with statutory obligations. The Chair of Licensing added greater context regarding the changes to Licensing Committee subcommittee hearings where a deferral of a decision would provide Members with an opportunity to have legal advice to record the decision notice with sufficient information and clarity.

The Mayor moved to a vote, where it was:

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    An amendment to the licensing sub-committee procedure to provide for the deferral of a decision where members of the licensing sub-committee determine a deferral is required, as outlined in Section 2 of the report, be approved;

2.    The proposed changes to the contract rules, as outlined in Section 3 of the report, be approved;

3.    The minor changes outlined in Section 4 of the report with regard to miscellaneous changes be approved;

4.    Authority be delegated to the Borough Solicitor to make any textual or other amendments which are necessary to ensure accuracy, consistency and legality of the Constitution when incorporating the revisions authorised by Council.