Issue - meetings

The findings of an independent review of delegated decisions made between 1st January 2020 and 31st July 2020.

The Committee received a report detailing the findings of an independent review of delegated decisions made between 1st January 2020 and 31st July 2020.

The Committee was addressed by Ward Councillor, Alex Coley.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

a)            Reasons for report being brought to Committee: It was noted that this piece of work was commissioned due to concerns regarding the level and extent of delegated powers being exercised. There had been concerns that delegated decisions had been made through the delegated process when they perhaps should not have been. Officers noted that it was an aim to make decision-making in the authority more effective and provide a level of clarity for Members, and that this would be reported to the Standards Committee.

b)            Communicating decisions to Members: It was noted that a piece of work is being undertaken to update and improve the way in which Members are notified of decisions that have been made.

c)            Forward Plan: Members noted the possibility of adding Delegated Decisions (including the financial and risk-management aspects) to the Committee’s Work Programme.

Members noted the ongoing work regarding Delegated Decisions and noted that the Committee looks forward to an update in the future, making a request that this be Minuted.

Following consideration, it was resolved unanimously that the Committee:

(1)      Noted the report at Appendix 1.