Decision details

The Council considered a report which advised of proposed changes to the Council Constitution and provided an overview of the key changes.

Decision

The Council agreed -

1. To update Part A of the Constitution to reflect current terminology, key document references, changes in Strategic Management Team working arrangements and job titles as set out in Appendix 1.

2. To agree to amend Part B in respect of Standing Orders for Meetings as set out in Appendix 1, which facilitates arrangements for remote participation on a virtual and/or hybrid basis and webcasting of key strategic meetings subject to installation of appropriate technology and noting that the practical elements of these arrangements will be subject to a further report to Council in November.

3. To amend Part C, Scheme of Delegations as set out in Appendix 1.

4. To amend Part D, Financial and Security Regulations, to incorporate changes in the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer, the arrangements for risk management and the updated Procurement Manual as previously agreed by Council and set out in Appendix 1.

5. To note the updated Procurement Manual as previously agreed by Council in February 2021 has been inserted at Part E, Contract Standing Orders and as set out in Appendix 1.

6. To amend Part F, Ethical Framework to reflect revisions to Executive Director job Titles, insertion of the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Policy as a standalone document and any decision made by Council in respect of virtual/hybrid meetings as set out in Appendix 1.

(Ref: Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 17 August 2021, submitted)