Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report proposing changes to the Council Constitution addressing issues arising since the last review of the Constitution in September 2022.

Decision

The Council agreed the adjustments to the Council Constitution as follows –

1.    to update Part A of the Constitution as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

2.    to amend Part C, Scheme of Delegations as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

3.    To amend Part D, Financial and Security Regulations, to incorporate changes as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report;

4.    to note the updated Procurement Manual as previously agreed by Council in September 2022 had been inserted at Part E, Contract Standing Orders and as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report; 

5.    to amend Part F, Ethical Framework as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report; and

6.    to amend Part G, Scheme of Approved Duties as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report subject to a further amendment to paragraph 4 under “Qualifications” whereby rather than requiring approval of the full Council, the matter would be considered by the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Chief Executive.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 21 August 2023, submitted)