Decision details

In accordance with Section 100B of the Local Government Act 1972, and paragraph 43.6 of the Procedure Rules Relating to Executive Arrangements, the Chairman of the Cabinet was satisfied that by reason of special circumstances, namely the need to make a decision on this matter in good time before 31 May 2008, the matter should be considered as a matter of urgency.  The Chairman of the Council had also agreed that the matter would be exempted from call-in, in accordance with Rule 13.1 of the Scrutiny Rules of Procedure.

Consideration was given to this report advising members of the situation regarding Trade Unions facilities time for Teacher’s Unions, and seeking agreement to the extension of the current County Council arrangements until 31 August 2009.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

That approval be given to the extension of the current Trade Union facilities arrangement for Teachers’ Unions until 31 March 2009.