Issue - meetings

(a)       That the timetable for reviewing codes and protocols is adopted; and

(b)       That an item on councillors’ use of social media is scheduled on the Forward Work Programme following circulation of the WLGA guidance.

The Monitoring Officer presented a report to consider a timetable for reviewing the codes and protocols within the Council’s Constitution which were under the remit of the Committee.  A draft timetable was shared, acknowledging that there may be a requirement for additional reviews as and when necessary.

Councillor Paul Johnson referred to the protocol on the production of councillor newsletters and said that greater focus should be given to the risks involved in using social media.  During discussion, the Monitoring Officer agreed to circulate guidance published by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and to schedule a future item to discuss in more detail.

The resolution of the report was agreed by the Committee, subject to amendment of a typographical error and the future item on social media.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the timetable for reviewing codes and protocols is adopted; and

(b)       That an item on councillors’ use of social media is scheduled on the Forward Work Programme following circulation of the WLGA guidance.