Decision details

The Member Engagement Manager and Committee Officer withdrew from the meeting at this point.

The Chief Officer Governance introduced a report proposing changes to the structure within Democratic Services.  He answered questions from members of the Committee and it was resolved that the proposed structure for Democratic Services be approved.

RESOLVED:

 (a)      That the Committee confirmed that in its opinion the proposed structure will ensure adequate resources for the provision of democratic services and it was therefore recommended to full Council;

(b)       That the Democratic Services Committee designated the Democratic Services Manager post as the Statutory Head of Democratic Services;

(c)        That the Committee recommended Full Council should  transfer to the Democratic Services Manager the powers of the Democracy & Governance Manager as set out in paragraph 1.12; and

(d)       That a report be brought back in 6 months on the levels of support for

committees and how well the proposed structure is working in practice.