GOVERNANCE
To consider the report on formalising the arrangements for chairmanship of the Joint Advisory and Consultative Committee.
Note: To avoid duplication the document is included in the Informal SAC-CC Agenda Pack.
Minutes:
RECEIVED the report on the Governance of the Joint Statutory Advisory and Consultative Committees (pages 27-30 of the agenda Joint Advisory and Consultative Committee (Joint SAC&CC) agenda pack).
NOTED
· the discussion held during the Joint SAC& CC and the difficulties in amending the Alexandra Park and Palace Act 1985;
· the long-term aim of a formal single joint committee incorporating the statutory functions of the Advisory Committee and the membership of both the Advisory and Consultative Committees, which would not be pursued at present;
· Duncan Wilson commented that the role of the SAC should include advising the Board more generally and not simply to consider developments negatively affecting the Palace’s neighbours;
· From the Chair, David Liebeck responded that the SAC’s remit included certain specific responsibilities, and in particular how the Board’s actions might impact on the local community, but that it had been very much in favour of, and supported, the CEO and the Board’s proposals for the regeneration of the Palace;
· it was acknowledged that the Joint SAC&CC provided a forum for Senior Officers and stakeholders to engage with one another.
RESOLVED that
a. Haringey’s Democratic Services Manager be invited to attend a future meeting to present proposals for a formal constitution for the Joint Statutory Advisory Committee & Consultative Committee;
Action: Clerk
b. a procedure for the appointment of chairs and vice-chairs of the Joint Advisory and Consultative Committee for the municipal year be implemented at the next meeting.
Action: Clerk