Issue - meetings

The Senior Democratic and Civic Officer presented the report regarding the Operating Methodology for the Committee and explained it was a blueprint for how the Committee would work, what items of business would come through the Committee, what the parameters were for calling items in, after a decision was made, as well as how to use pre-decision scrutiny and how items of business may be referred to the Committee from meetings of the two policy committees.

The background of the document was explained, and key points highlighted for new Members of the Committee.

A Member indicated support for the reinstatement of a maximum of four pre-scrutiny items as this would allow for input into policies proposed to be introduced by the administration. It was emphasised that the proposed methodology was an ongoing document and could be reviewed going forward.

It was commented that it made sense to scrutinise more, not less, and the proposed changes were supported.

The recommendations were proposed and seconded and on being put to the vote were carried.

RESOLVED that the Operating Methodology for implementation throughout the 2023/24 Civic Year be approved.