Issue - meetings

That:

·       Committee review and adopt the updated policies that adhere to current Government legislation and guidance.

·       Committee to delegate authority to the council’s Associate Director of Corporate, Customer and Community in collaboration with the Lead Member to make minor amendments to the Policies if required. 

A report on the Fit and Proper Person Policy was presented to the Committee. It was noted that the policy had last been adopted in 2023 and that no significant legislative changes required amendment, although a minor increase in fees was proposed.

Members discussed the adequacy of the current fee structure and whether the policy could be strengthened, particularly in relation to the consideration of evidence.

Councillor Cooper proposed an amendment to change the wording to “Increase the fee to £260, £25 per condition per year on a cost recovery basis.

And that “The Council will consider any evidence.”

The amendment was seconded by Councillor Edwards.During debate, concerns were raised regarding the potential unintended consequences of the proposed changes and the need to retain appropriate discretion within the policy.

On being put to the vote the amendment was declared LOST by the Vice-Chair, the voting being For 4, Against 6, Abstentions 3.

The substantive motion was proposed by Councillor Drury and seconded by Councillor Lloyd.

On being put to the vote the substantive motion was declared CARRIED by the Vice-Chair, the voting being by General Assent.

RESOLVED:

·         Committee review and adopt the updated policies that adhere to current Government legislation and guidance.

·         Committee to delegate authority to the council’s Associate Director of Corporate, Customer and Community in collaboration with the Lead Member to make minor amendments to the Policies if required.