Decision details

Changing the Petitions Scheme to a Protocol

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman and RESOLVED:

 

“THAT the recommendation as set out at paragraph 5.1 of the report be adopted, namely

 

That paragraphs 12.0 to 12.9 of the Council Procedure Rules be moved to Part 5 of the Council’s constitution and the following new paragraph 12.0 be added:

 

12.0  Petitions from the Public

 

  The Council will receive, accept and deal with petitions from members of the public in accordance with the requirements of any Petitions Scheme from time to time adopted by the Council.  The Council’s current Petitions Scheme is included in Part 5 of the Council’s constitution.”

 

Publication date: 23/10/2013

Date of decision: 03/10/2013

Decided at meeting: 03/10/2013 - Council

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