Decision details

RECOMMENDED TO FULL COUNCIL: That Full Council approve and adopt the updated guidance for Councillors.  

REASONS FOR REFERRAL:

(1)  The Council’s current guidance to Councillors on Outside Bodies was last updated in 2016.

(2)  A full review of the guidance to Councillors on outside bodies has been necessary to ensure:

a.    Councillors are aware of their liabilities based on the type of organisation which they are appointed to and the risks associated with these appointments both to the Councillor and the Council.

b.    That the guidance available to Councillors aligns with the updated statutory position and also best practice.