| Reference Number :- | 2316 |
| Date :- | 2013/07/12 |
| Decision Maker :- | Cabinet |
| Subject to Call-in :- | Yes |
| Subject of Decision :- | Engagement of Members in the Work of the Council |
| Decision :- | (a) That the following enhanced opportunities for the engagement of ward members be implemented:- • That Portfolio Holders be required to communicate with individual Ward Members before making a decision themselves which has a direct and specific impact on the Member’s ward and recording that the communication had taken place on the written record of the decision with immediate effect. • That Officers be required to consult local Ward Members when drawing-up proposals to spend Section 106 monies and that the possibility of involving Ward Members when seeking to negotiate Section 106 agreements be explored with immediate effect. • That the possibility (through the review of the Constitution) of introducing a process whereby a single ward Member could call-in a decision which has a direct and specific impact solely on their ward be explored. (b) That the on-going development of the Council’s decision making arrangements and the increased opportunities for wider member engagement are noted. |
| Reason for Decision :- | In order for the implementation of the recommendations to proceed. |
| Alternative Options Considered :- | None. |
| Conflicts of Interest Delared (and Dispensations Granted by the Monitoring Officer) :- | None. |
| Contact Officer :- | Corporate Director (Corporate Services) - Martyn Knappett |
| Decision to Take Effect at end of :- | 2013/07/19 |
| Attachments :- | A.3 Report Engagement of Members (46K/bytes) |