Agenda and minutes

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Legal and Governance detailing a proposed review of the Council’s Constitution (Part 1).

It was noted that this was the first of a number of stages to review the Council’s Constitution and Governance arrangements. The report specifically looked at minor changes to the Governance and Audit Committees and Scrutiny Inquiry Panel.

A further report would be submitted later in the year detailing the wider review of the Constitution taking place in line with the Governance Review that was currently taking place.

RESOLVED:

(i)  To recommend the proposed changes to the Constitution to Council for adoption including the appointment of 2 independent, non-voting members to the Audit Committee; and

(ii)  To recommend to Council that delegated authority be granted to the Executive Director Enabling Services and Section 151 Officer to appoint up to 2 Independent Members to the Audit Committee for a tenure of 2 years after consultation with the Chair of Audit Committee.