Issue - decisions
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REPORT
20/04/2023 - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REPORT
RESOLVED:
(1) That Council approved the change of the Area Committees to informal Area Forums (set out in paragraphs 8.2-8.5) to commence with the new municipal year from May 2023.
(2) The principle that grant applications be considered by the District Wide Community Facilities Capital & Revenue Grants Panel (as set out in paragraphs 8.6-8.11) was not approved[default decision was that Area Forums would consider and recommend].
(3) That a start time of 19:00 for meetings (other than those which already meet in the daytime) was not approved.
(4) That Council noted the Cabinet Panel on the Environment was the remaining Panel from May 2023.
(5) That Council approved the amendments detailed in Appendix A (summarised at paragraph 8.14-8.18).
REASON FOR DECISIONS: To review and look at ways to improve engagement with the community; consider resource issues, reflect good decision-making practice, and keep the Constitution up to date.