RESOLVED:
(1) That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee note the content of the report.
(2) That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee recommend to Cabinet the adoption of the RIPA Policy as amended (Appendix A).
(3) That the Scrutiny Officer add the RIPA policy to the work programme.
(4) That the Legal Regulatory Team Manager check whether an annual report would meet the requirements of the IPCO audit.
REASON FOR DECISION: To comply with best practice guidance and the Committee’s terms of reference.