Decision details

RESOLVED: (i)         That it be recognised that the allocation of funding, for all activities, forms a part of the budget process.

                        (ii)        That the intention to sustain ward committee budgets in the forthcoming year at the same level as applies in 2006/07 be noted.

                        (iii)       That the mover of the motion be asked to explain from where she would find funding for any additional allocation of resources to ward committees.

                        (iv)       That the Director of Resources be requested to investigate the claims that the actions taken by the Heworth Ward Committee in allocating the 2006/07 devolved budget were inappropriate.

REASON:      To ensure that ward committees are adequately funded, in the context of the Council’s overall budget, and that the funding is properly allocated in accordance with Constitutional procedures.