Public Speaking Time/Open Session
A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers.
Note: In order for officers to undertake any background research, it would be helpful if members of the public contacted the Scrutiny officer listed at the foot of the agenda, at least one working day before the meeting to provide brief details of the matter to be covered.
Minutes:
Councillor A Moran made representation to the committee and expressed his view that members of the 2019/20 Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee that had previously been members of the Cabinet in 2018/19 (when the called-in decision was taken,) should be required to declare an interest in the item and be exempted from partaking in the consideration of the called-in decision.
The Interim Director of Governance and Compliance (Monitoring Officer) responded to the concerns raised by Councillor A Moran. The committee was advised that, as the called-in decision was taken by the 2018/19 Portfolio Holder for Finance and Communications and not the Cabinet, members of the Cabinet were not conflicted on this matter and would therefore not be required to be exempted from the deliberation and decision on the item.