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it was resolved at the meeting of the County Council held on 4 December 2024, that Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair of the Committee. The Democratic Services Manager also advised that Councillor Linda Thew had replaced Councillor Dave Mackie as a member of the Committee.
RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendments the minutes be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Forward Work Programme be approved, as amended; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the comments made by the Working Group in relation to the move from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant; (b) That the Working Group monitors progress during the transition from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant, and reports to the meetings of the Committee to be held in March and June; and (c) That visits are arranged to Ty Dewi Sant for elected Members ahead of the move, once the construction has been completed (expected February)
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the training programme provided as Appendix 1.; (b) That if Members have any suggestions for future development ‘topics’ they contact the Democratic Services Manager to discuss; and (c) That the Committee receives a regular report of attendance at each of the sessions delivered.
Decision as recorded
it was resolved at the meeting of the County Council held on 4 December 2024, that Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair of the Committee. The Democratic Services Manager also advised that Councillor Linda Thew had replaced Councillor Dave Mackie as a member of the Committee.
The Democratic Services Manager advised that it was resolved at the meeting of the County Council held on 4 December 2024, that Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair of the Committee. The Democratic Services Manager also advised that Councillor Linda Thew had replaced Councillor Dave Mackie as a member of the Committee.
Councillor Rob Davies nominated Councillor Ian Hodge. This was seconded and when put to the vote was carried. RESOLVED: That Councillor Ian Hodge be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Committee.
There were no declarations of interest
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendments the minutes be approved as a correct record.
The minutes (agenda item no.3) of the meeting held on 6 November 2024 were submitted Accuracy That the minutes be amended to record that Councillor Jason Shallcross substituted for Councillor Roy Wakelam at the meeting. Forward Work Programme It was agreed that the Forward Work Programme would be amended to include an item on ‘Review of Constitution: Motions on Notice and Questions’ which was omitted from the current Programme. RESOLVED: That subject to the above amendments the minutes be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made
The Democratic Services Manager presented the report (agenda item no.4) on progress with actions from previous meetings. RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the progress which has been made
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Forward Work Programme be approved, as amended; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
The Democratic Services Manager presented the report (agenda item no.5) to consider the current Forward Work Programme. The following changes were noted: • that an Item on Review of Constitution: Motions on Notice and Questions be included on the Programme for the meeting to be held on 25 March 2025 • Councillor Roy Wakelam requested that DBS checks for Councillor be included for consideration. • Councillor Paul Johnson requested that a review of the procedural arrangements for Council be included on the Programme. • Councillor Linda Thew requested a review of the constitution regarding the political balance process and a review of the Vice-Chair positions • The Democratic Services Manager agreed to a review of policies and procedures and also agreed to review the legislation around substitutions for Planning Committee. Subject to the above the recommendations were supported. RESOLVED: (a) That the draft Forward Work Programme be approved, as amended; and (b) That the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the comments made by the Working Group in relation to the move from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant; (b) That the Working Group monitors progress during the transition from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant, and reports to the meetings of the Committee to be held in March and June; and (c) That visits are arranged to Ty Dewi Sant for elected Members ahead of the move, once the construction has been completed (expected February)
The Democratic Services Manager presented a report (agenda item no.6) to provide the Committee with an update on the facilities likely to be available to elected Members following the move from County Hall in February 2025. The Democratic Services Manager said he would look to ensure that there was available space for Members to meet for discussion in their political Groups prior to meetings of the County Council. The Chair requested that the Working Group monitors progress during the Transition from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant, and reports to the meetings of the Committee to be held in March and June 2025. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the comments made by the Working Group in relation to the move from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant; (b) That the Working Group monitors progress during the transition from County Hall to Ty Dewi Sant, and reports to the meetings of the Committee to be held in March and June; and (c) That visits are arranged to Ty Dewi Sant for elected Members ahead of the move, once the construction has been completed (expected February)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the training programme provided as Appendix 1.; (b) That if Members have any suggestions for future development ‘topics’ they contact the Democratic Services Manager to discuss; and (c) That the Committee receives a regular report of attendance at each of the sessions delivered.
The Democratic Services Manager presented the report (agenda item no.7) to provide Members with an update on engagement events held since the last report. The Democratic Services Manager said he would circulate the online e-learning software to enable Members to become familiar with it. The Chair suggested that a guide be provided for new Members of the various facilities provided by the Council’s Services. Councillor Steve Copple suggested that training on specific areas of the Constitution that were relevant to need would be helpful to Members. Councillor Paul Johnson suggested that a short session be held prior to meetings of the Committee for specific training. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee notes the training programme provided as Appendix 1.; (b) That if Members have any suggestions for future development ‘topics’ they contact the Democratic Services Manager to discuss; and (c) That the Committee receives a regular report of attendance at each of the sessions delivered.
None. (The meeting started at 2.00 pm and ended at 3.41pm)
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