Issue - decisions
Operation of the City of York CCTV System
07/09/2010 - Operation of the City of York CCTV System
RESOLVED: (i) That the draft Code of Practice for System Operation annexed to the report be adopted as the formal ‘City of York Council CCTV System Code of Practice’ for those using the system, and that agreement to abide by it be a prerequisite for all staff engaged in operation of the system.
REASON: To ensure that the operation of the CCTV system continues to conform to national guidance, and is compatible with the requirements of users (such as the police, for evidence purposes).
(ii) That the principle that promoting parties fund the installation and ongoing operation of the cameras they promote, as outlined in the report, be adopted as policy.
REASON: To ensure a clear protocol covering procedures for requesting and funding new camera installations is in place that can be easily understood by third parties requesting new cameras.