RECOMMENDED: 1) That the list of portfolio responsibilities be noted.
2) That the portfolio responsibility for ICT be changed to the Business Portfolio.
3) That a sentence be added in the explanatory notes for portfolio holder delegations: “That the Portfolio Holder for Finance must be consulted in transactions which will result in expenditure over £250,000.”
4) That the amended Scheme of Delegation be approved as a change to the Constitution by Council.
5) That delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer to amend the scheme of delegation should changes be made to the areas of responsibility of Cabinet Members.
Reason for Decision
To ensure the scheme of delegation is in line with the portfolio areas of responsibility, to permit changes in portfolio areas of responsibility to be reflected in the Scheme of Delegation, and to ensure the Portfolio for Finance is aware of large amounts of expenditure above budget.