Resolved-

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the Councils continued compliance with RIPA be noted.

(3)          That the outcome and actions arising from the IPCO (Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office) inspection report be noted.

(4)          That the questionnaire relating to the use of covert surveillance issued to all Strategic and Assistant Directors be issued annually and the returns to the questionnaire be submitted to the Councils RICMO (RIPA Coordinator and Monitoring Officer) before the end of December each year so that the information could be presented to the January Governance and Audit meetings in a timely manner.

Action:  City Solicitor

   (Richard Winter – 07582 103592)