Issue - meetings

(a)       That all Members be advised of the procedures for writing annual reports; and

(b)       That the WLGA guidance on the use of social media be circulated to all Members.

The Monitoring Officer introduced the report which provided details from previous meetings where annual reports by Members had been discussed.

                        In May 2016, Standards Committee resolved “That Members be contacted in May each year with a template annual report and be advised that any completed reports could be placed on the Council’s website by Democratic Services”.  Following the local elections, and in accordance with that minute, it was now appropriate to remind Members of the procedure.

                        In response to a question from Councillor Johnson, the Monitoring Officer explained that it was not a mandatory requirement for Members to produce an annual report, but it was mandatory for the Council to publish them on the website if any were produced.  He added that a number of Members produced extensive newsletters so may not wish to also produce an annual report.

                        Following a discussion the Committee recognised the benefits of social media if used appropriately and it was agreed that the WLGA guidance on the use of social media would be circulated to all Members.

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That all Members be advised of the procedures for writing annual reports; and

(b)       That the WLGA guidance on the use of social media be circulated to all Members.