Issue - meetings

The Chair asked Councillor Williams to give a brief comment on this item.

Councillor Williams referred to the tabled copies of the terms of reference of the Area Committees which were detailed and clear about matters the Committee could consider. The Area Committees were properly constituted decision making bodies of the Council. In terms of public participation there did need to be a brief outline attached to the minutes which gave an explanation of how the public could participate and add agenda items, which could assist in triggering local interest and involvement.

The Chair welcomed the idea of having an appended sheet of how the public could interact and contribute to the Area Committee.

It was

RESOLVED

That the tabled copies of the terms of reference of the Area Committees be noted, and that a briefing sheet be attached to the minutes of the Committee detailing a brief explanation of how the public could participate and add agenda items, which would assist in triggering local interest and involvement.

ACTION BY; COMMITTEE MANAGER – CH – BRIEFING SHEET TO FOLLOW