Decision details

The Committee considered a report which set out the preliminary activities required to enable the development of the future transformation programme: the creation and implementation of Council-wide officer boards; a Local Government Association (LGA) review of decision-making accountability; and an LGA peer challenge.

Prior to the meeting, a briefing note was circulated to members of the Committee which provided clarification of certain aspects of the recommendations in the report.

Officers confirmed that there would be opportunities for member involvement with, and scrutiny of, the outcomes of the reviews and the actions arising.

RESOLVED (by majority)

That

1.    the Committee authorises the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair, to take all necessary steps to respond to any recommendation of the Decision-Making Accountability review, and the Committee notes the commencement of the Review;

2.    the Committee authorises the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair, to take all necessary steps in preparation for the Peer Challenge and to take all necessary steps to respond to any recommendation of the Challenge, and the Committee notes the progress of the Council’s submission to the Local Government Association; and

3.    the Committee notes the creation and operation of the Officer Boards.