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Audit & Governance Committee |
28 January 2021 |
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Report of the Monitoring Officer |
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Amendments to the Constitution by the Monitoring Officer since 23 March 2020
Summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has issued
Regulations which have implications on the functions of the Council. As such the Monitoring Officer has had cause to effect necessary amendments to the Council’s Constitution which are outlined in this report.
Background
In response to the national COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has issued legislation and Regulations and associated guidance which have resulted in additional responsibilities and service delivery functions being placed on the Council. As a result this has required amendments to the Council’s Constitution by including the legislation detailed below within Section 3 of Council’s Constitution. Where necessary, relevant Officer Schemes of Delegation have been amended.
Additions to the Constitution Section 3:
· The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 enacted on 2nd December 2020.
· The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 enacted on 6th January 2021.
Implications
Financial
Not applicable to this report.
Human Resources (HR)
The Council is required to respond to national public health guidance and associated legislative measures at this time.
Equalities
Not applicable to this report but decisions made under the legislative changes to the Constitution as detailed within this report may be the subject of consideration of equalities implications on a case by case basis.
Legal
As detailed within the report.
Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property
The Council will utilise recognised ICT platforms for the delivery of remote meetings and live stream meetings via the existing YouTube channel.
Recommendations
To note the Monitoring Officer’s amendments to the
Council’s Constitution.
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Author & Chief Officer responsible for the report: Janie Berry Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer |
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Report Approved |
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20/01/2021 |
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Specialist Implications Officer(s): none |
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Wards Affected: |
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For further information please contact the author of the report |
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