Decision details

The Committee considered the amendments to the Constitution.

It was reported that Task and Finish Group (the Group) was formed to consider a review of the Constitution.

A number of issues were raised which have resulted in recommendations for consideration, these are the order of business at full Council meetings, the method by which appointments are made to Committees and working groups, urgent items procedural rules revisited, business considered at Budget Council meetings, the terms of reference of the Advisory Shareholder Sub-Committee, the use of a proforma for motions submitted to full Council and increasing the number of objectors that could speak on a planning item and supplementary clarification questions to be permitted via the Chair.

RECOMMENDED to Council that the amendments to the Constitution be approved subject to the following amendments:

1.    Motions be moved to the end of the meeting agenda, before the Urgent Items meeting item.

2.    A time limit of 2 minutes be placed on the  introduction of Portfolio Holders Reports.

3.    The Annual Budget Council meeting to allow Portfolio Holders reports and Members Questions.

4.    Bramcote Bereavement Services Joint Committee to allow substitutes.