Constitution and Democratic Services Committee
Review of Constitution - ensuring democracy functions effectively - March 2025
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee agrees to a review of the Council’s Constitution according to the timeline set out in paragraph 1.07; (b) That the Committee notes the ideas for inclusion in the review; (c ) That the Committee directs the Democratic Services Manager to consult with Members and Senior Officers to identify topics for consideration in the review; and (d) That the Democratic Services Manager brings a report outlining feedback from the consultation and with an action plan for the Committee to consider at the next meeting to be held in June.
Constitution and Democratic Services Committee
Review of Constitution - ensuring democracy functions effectively
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes and accepts the ‘workstreams’ outlined in Para. 1.06 of the report; (b) That the Committee forms three Working Groups, each chaired by the Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee. Each Working Group will be responsible for two ‘workstreams’; (c) That the Committee agrees to the timetable for the review outlined in Para. 1.08 of the report; (d) That all meetings of the Constitution Working Groups be held in public; (e) That all Councillors be invited to observe (not speak at) Working Group meetings, and notified of the time, date and…
Constitution and Democratic Services Committee
Review of Constitution - Ensuring Democracy Functions Effectively
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