Resolved-

(1)          That the proposed amendments to the Constitution set out in Appendices 1-3 of Document “AN” be recommended to Council for adoption and implementation subject to the inclusion that each District Appeals Panel will comprise of three Members.

(2)          That the City Solicitor be granted delegated authority to make consequential amendments to the Constitution as a result of any recommendations approved by Council.

(3)          That the City Solicitor ensures that any agreed amendments are implemented.

(4)       That in view of the expiry of the remote meetings regulations at the beginning of May and the court challenge referred to in 2.4 of the report, authority be delegated to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chair of this Committee to make any necessary amendments to Council Standing Orders to permit the Annual Meeting to take place safely.  

Action:  City Solicitor 

        (Michael Bowness/Linda Bailey – 01274 433541/078147 79093)