Decision details

Adoption of the Model Ordinary Language Guide to the Constitution and updates made to the National Model Constitution

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Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Committee recommends to Council that the draft amended constitution should be adopted, with the exception of the role descriptions contained at Section 31 of the draft constitution and subject to a final internal consistency check, proof-read, and cross reference with the ordinary language guide;

(b) that paragraph 4.6.21 of the draft Constitution be amended to include the following “(carrying out its performance duties under the Local Government and Elections Act 2021)”

(b) That any additional work that the Committee considers should take place in

respect of the Council’s constitution will form part of a forward work

programme for the Committee.

Report author: Chief Officer (Governance) (Laura Turley)

Publication date: 15/03/2023

Date of decision: 15/03/2023

Decided at meeting: 15/03/2023 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

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