Resolved-

(1)     That the proposed amendments to the Constitution (Financial Regulations) detailed in Appendix 1 of Document “AK” be recommended to Council  for adoption and implementation subject to the changes made at the meeting.

(2)     That the proposed amendments to the Constitution (Contract Standing Orders) detailed in Appendix 2 of Document “AK” be recommended to Council for adoption and implementation subject to the following changes:

·         The definition of “Local supplier” on page 43 of Appendix 2 to remain as it is

·         Paragraph 6.1.1 of Appendix 2 to read “seek written quotations by selecting suppliers registered on YORtender and inviting 4 local suppliers where there is a local supply base available”

·         Paragraph 22.1 of Appendix 2 to read “Members shall ensure that all procurement activity which is undertaken has regard to high standards of probity and in a manner which avoids any conflict of interest. The Members’ Code of Conduct must be followed at all times”

(3)     That the Interim Strategic Director Corporate Resources (Monitoring Officer) be granted delegated authority to implement any recommendations approved by Council and to make consequential amendments to the Constitution as a result of the recommendations approved by Council.    

Action:           Interim City Solicitor/Strategic Director Corporate Resources

                                                            (Helen Keith – 01274 432730)

                                                            (Duncan Farr – 01274 434588)