Issue - meetings

The report provides Councillors with options in respect to the provision of ICT devices in order for Councillors to be able to access all relevant Council technology platforms and systems and in addition to have a common supported device to use for Council business in line with their role as Broxtowe Borough Councillors.

The Committee discussed the available options. The Covid 19 emergency had highlighted the disparate range of ICT devices used by Councillors and the difficulty for a small number of Councillors in accessing the new ICT platforms that were established to allow for the democratic process to continue. Option 1 was the preferred choice with point 4 being omitted.

The following amendment was moved by Councillor M Radulovic and seconded by Councillor T Hallam:

Option 1 be adopted with point 4 omitted. An additional line be added stating there be annual reviews of new technology/licenses.

The amendment was carried.

RESOLVED that:

1) The procurement of the appropriate module for the Committee Management System to allow for secure remote access to Section 12 documents goes ahead.

2) Option 1 be adopted with point 4 omitted and an annual review of new technology/licenses to be included.

3) It be recommended to the Finance and Resources Committee to include £45,000 in the 2020/21 capital programme as outlined to be funded by a carry forward of £45,500 from2019/20.