Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDED:  That the amended Scheme of Delegation be approved.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the scheme of delegation is in line with the portfolio areas of responsibility.

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The Democratic Services Manager presented the report which was brought following changes to the list of portfolio responsibilities, as amendments to the Scheme of Delegation were required so the two documents aligned.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Joyce raised a question on the Legal Services/Monitoring officer powers listed in the delegation and on the Emergency Powers section that the Chief Executive had allocated.  It was confirmed that it was not necessarily because the decision was urgent, but that it needed to be made and other circumstances do not permit it. 

RECOMMENDED:  That the amended Scheme of Delegation be approved.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the scheme of delegation is in line with the portfolio areas of responsibility.