Agenda and draft minutes

It was proposed by Cllr C Parker and seconded by Cllr G Taylor that the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair.

Resolved

That the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair.

If Councillors have any questions relating to predetermination or interests in items on this Agenda, please contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

None.

To consider allowing for the appointment of representatives from Members’ Authorities to attend Committee meetings in place of absent Committee Members

The Committee discussed the use of substitutes which is outlined in the standing orders. They agreed that officers would bring the appointment of committee substitutes to the Partners’ Full Councils.

It was agreed that the standing orders would be circulated to committee members in order to consider additional amendments to them regarding the appointment of substitutes and correcting wording at a future meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr Southcott and seconded by Cllr C Parker that the Committee move into part 2 to discuss this item.

The Committee discussed the administration of the Partnership by officers. It was agreed that a working group would be created comprising one member and one officer from each council in the partnership plus the head of the partnership. This group’s role would be to work through the partnership agreement and consider amendments as well as to highlight where action was needed. The Councillors sitting on the group would be Birch, G Taylor and Southcott.

Resolved

That a group be formed to work on amending and highlighting sections of the partnership agreement.

It was proposed by Cllr Birch and seconded by Cllr G Taylor that the Part 1 Operational Report be noted by the Committee

Resolved

That that Part 1 Operational Report be noted by the Committee.

Proposed dates:

Mondays

22 July 2024, 18 October 2024, 9 December 2024, 3 March 2025

The Committee noted the future meeting dates on the agenda frontpage and the necessity of achieving quorum.

The Head of the Partnership introduced the item to the Committee. The discussion included finance, enforcement, training, discussions with clients, changes stemming from regulators, staffing, and workload.

Resolved

That the report be noted.

The Head of the Partnership introduced the item to the Committee. The discussion included the budget, salary, support services, costs, impact of recession, fees, and work environment.

It was proposed by Cllr Birch and seconded by Cllr G Taylor that the report be noted but that the head of the partnership feedback additional information at the next committee meeting.

Resolved

That the report be noted and that the head of the partnership feedback additional financial information at the next committee meeting.

The Head of the Partnership introduced the item to the Committee. The discussion included feedback from customers, certification, and finance.

Resolved

That the Part 2 Operational report be noted