Agenda and decisions

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 15th April, 2024 7.00 pm

Venue: TBC

Contact: Carol Mundy 

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for absence

Decision:

Resolved to note that an apology for absence was received from Councillor Tye.

2.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on 8 January 2024 pdf icon PDF 115 KB

3.

Members' declarations of interest (if any)

4.

Start time of Full Council meetings pdf icon PDF 182 KB

Presented By: Sanjit Sull/Ben Smith

Additional documents:

Decision:

 

 

 

 

 

Resolved to recommend to Council that:

 

(i)                   Between the months of October to February Council meetings will commence at 5pm;

(ii)                 Between March and September Council meetings will commence at 6pm;

(iii)               The Budget Council meeting will continue to be held at 10am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Social Media Toolkit for Councillors pdf icon PDF 135 KB

Presented By: Kamila Coulson-Patel

Additional documents:

Decision:

Resolved that:

 

(i)            The comments and suggestions made during the review of the toolkit be noted and suggested changes be incorporated;

(ii)          The final digitalised version of the policy be presented for adoption at a future meeting of the committee, and that this form part of the induction programme;

(iii)         The toolkit be reviewed in 12 months.

6.

Proposed Revisions to the Constitution pdf icon PDF 153 KB

Presented By: Sanjit Sull/Ben Smith

Additional documents:

Decision:

Resolved that:

 

(i)             The planning committee function continue to be carried out by two separate committees; Planning Committee (North) and Planning Committee(South), using the terms of reference previously agreed;

(ii)          The in-year updates to the Constitution as detailed at appendix B  to the report be approved.

7.

Close of meeting