Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and

(b)       That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Committee Chairman, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.

The Democratic Services Manager presented the current Forward Work Programme for consideration.

On the budget process, the Chief Executive spoke about the possibility of a special meeting in January due to the timing of the Final Local Government Settlement falling after the December ordinary meeting.

Councillor Heesom said it was unclear how the revised Chief Officer portfolio responsibilities related to the respective Overview & Scrutiny Committees.  The Chief Executive clarified that the Committee terms of reference were not organised around officer portfolios and that officers reported to multiple Committees as necessary.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme, as amended, be approved; and

(b)       That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Committee Chairman, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.