Agenda item

Standards Committee report  seeking approval of :

1.Amendments to Part Four of the Constitution, Section J Contract Procedure Rules

2.Constitutional related actions arising from the independent review of the Council’s arrangements for property negotiations, acquisitions, and disposals or intended transactions, approved at Cabinet on the 18th of April 2023, namely:

·         Guidance on the role of Council appointees to voluntary sector organisations, reminding them of their role as stewards of public funds.

·         Guidance to councillors meeting with landowners, contractors etc when not in their capacity as ward councillors.

·         Protocol for Decision Making to provide consistency and support.

3.Changes to the Petitions Scheme and Council Standing Order section on Petitions.

4.Addition of the Licensing Hearing protocol to the Council’s Constitution.