Decision details

Resolved –

(1)             That the adoption of the replacement Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” be approved in substitution for the current Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” in so far as the powers listed in the revised Scheme of Delegation are Executive functions.

(2)             That a report be presented to Regulatory and Appeals Committee recommending that the Committee approves the adoption of the replacement Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters  as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” in substitution for the current Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters  as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” in so far as the powers listed in the revised  Scheme  of Delegation are  non- Executive functions.

(3)             That the revised Scheme of Delegation as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” will become operative if, and when, approved by both Executive and Regulatory and Appeals Committee and the provisions of the previous Scheme of Delegation as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” will then be revoked.

(4)             That if approved by Regulatory and Appeals Committee the revised Scheme of Delegation shall remain in force until such time as it may be substituted, modified, varied, or repealed by decisions of the Executive or Regulatory and Appeals Committee or such person or body inheriting the powers of the Executive or Regulatory and Appeals Committee.

(5)             That Executive delegate to the Strategic Director – Place (or such other officer with equivalent duties for the time being) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder the authority to make amendments to the revised Scheme to reflect future changes in job titles, roles and responsibilities or to introduce further delegations in respect of changes in legislation where the powers in the legislation are Executive functions.

(6)             That Executive delegates to the Director of Legal and Governance in consultation with the Strategic Director – Place the authority to make changes to the proposed scheme of delegation to reflect future amendments to the Council’s constitution or where delegated functions may be found to require written records to be made of the decision taken.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration & Environment

(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)