Decisions

RESOLVED: 1)       That a new executive Area Committee constituted pursuant to section 9E of the Local Government Act 2000 be established, to be known as the ‘King’s Lynn Area Committee (“KLAC”)’.

2)             The terms of reference at Appendix 1 to the report be adopted for KLAC.

Reason for Decision

To deliver the Council’s Corporate Strategy.

RESOLVED:           1)       That an indemnity be granted to Members and officers, both current and former, who are or have been appointed by the Council to an outside body, including the Council’s wholly owned companies, in the form set out in Appendix 1.

2)             That the section 151 officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance is authorised to make changes from time to time provided, they are non-material, with reference to the content of this report.

3)             That the Chief Executive, or in the event of their absence or a conflict arising, the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Leader, or in the event of their absence or a conflict arising, the Deputy Leader, is authorised to determine on a case-by-case basis whether an exclusion under the indemnity applies. 

Reason for Decision

To provide assurance to Members and officers who are asked to take on the responsibility of acting on an outside body, including the Council’s wholly owned companies, that they will not be personally liable for any financial loss they may suffer as a consequence of carrying out their duties.

RECOMMENDED:            That the amended Anti Money Laundering Policy Review be put forward to Full Council for formal adoption.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the Council’s anti-money laundering policy and associated procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose including changes in legislation. This policy looks to provide a clear process for officers/members who wish to report suspicions of money laundering and to the same end helps to raise suspicions of serious crime to the relevant responsible officers and other organisations (the National Crime Agency – NCA). As well as to protect officers/members who may have a suspicion and may require assistance to prevent further offences and/or obtaining guidance to prevent themselves from inadvertently becoming ‘involved’ in money offences.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Plan for 2024/2025 be endorsed and adopted.

Reason for Decision

To enable the Administration to set out their priorities for the financial year ahead, considering the budget setting process and external factors affecting the residents, businesses and visitors to the borough.

RESOLVED:                1)          That the final report of the LGA Peer Challenge Team be noted and the Action Plan drawn up by Management Team and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in consultation with council staff to respond to the report’s conclusions be endorsed.

2)          That it be noted that the implementation of the actions stated will require resource and capacity. It is envisaged that a financial allocation will be required in the future.

Reason for Decision

To enable the organisation to consider, plan, and respond to the findings of the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge and to put in place a programme of transformation across council services.

The Forward Decisions List was noted.