Decision details

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

“THAT the recommendations as set out at paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of the report be adopted, namely:

1.  THAT, following the recommendation of Standards Committee, Option 1 be adopted, namely, to exclude from the budget-setting meeting agendas all items that do not relate to the budget, with the exception of the essential items of apologies for absence, minutes of previous meeting and declarations of interests, subject to a qualification as follows:

-  subject to the Chairman having discretion to accept additional items; but only in exceptional or urgent circumstances

2.  THAT the suggested amendment to Council Procedure Rule 2.0 to take account of option 1, as set out at Annex 1, be approved.”