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Resolved that: 1. The Head of Democratic Services circulate draft Councillor Role Descriptions to committee members and a report be brought back to committee in due course with final recommendations for approval; and 2. A report be brought to Committee outlining the proposed member development plans for the remainder of the term.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor K Gibbs.
No declarations of interest were made.
The function and responsibilities of the Democratic Services Committee were noted.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 1. The Head of Democratic Services circulate draft Councillor Role Descriptions to committee members and a report be brought back to committee in due course with final recommendations for approval; and 2. A report be brought to Committee outlining the proposed member development plans for the remainder of the term.
After consideration of suggested items for a Forward Work Programme, it was Resolved that: 1. The Head of Democratic Services circulate draft Councillor Role Descriptions to committee members and a report be brought back to committee in due course with final recommendations for approval; and 2. A report be brought to Committee outlining the proposed member development plans for the remainder of the term.
The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent.
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