Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Angela Bielby Democracy Officer
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Declarations of Interest At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to declare: · any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests · any prejudicial interests or · any disclosable pecuniary interests which they may have in respect of business on this agenda. Minutes: At this point in the meeting, the Executive Leader was asked to declare any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests which he had in the business on the agenda. No additional interests were declared. |
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To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 12 June 2017. Minutes: To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 12 June 2017.
Resolved: That the minutes of the Executive Leader (incorporating Finance & Performance) Decision Session held on 12 June 2017 be approved and then signed by the Executive Leader as a correct record.
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Public Participation At this point in the meeting, members of the public who have registered their wish to speak at the meeting can do so. The deadline for registering is at 5.00pm on Friday 14 July 2017.
Members of the public may register to speak on an item on the agenda or an issue within the Executive Member’s remit.
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The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present. It can be viewed at: http://www.york.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/11406/protocol_for_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_20160809.pdf or, if recorded, this will be uploaded to the website following the meeting. Minutes: It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme. |
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Corporate Procurement Strategy PDF 216 KB The Council’s current procurement strategy was approved by the then Cabinet in April 2012. Since that time the strategy has been kept under review to ensure it continues to comply with relevant legislation and best practice in procurement as well as supporting the Council in meeting its priorities. This report seeks the Executive Member’s approval for a refreshed and revised Procurement Strategy covering the period 2017 to 2019.
Additional documents: Decision: Resolved: That the strategy attached to the report be approved and noted.
Reason: To ensure procurement is based on sound principles and continues to deliver value for money outcomes in line with the Council Plan, as well as ensuring the procurement process is robust and effective. Minutes: The Executive Leader considered a report which sought approval for the refreshed and revised Procurement Strategy covering the period 2017 to 2019 in order to ensure it continues to comply with relevant legislation and best practice in procurement as well as supporting the Council in meeting its priorities.
The Corporate Finance & Commercial Procurement Manager attended the meeting to summarise the report and answer potential questions. It was clarified that the strategy did not necessarily relate to the Local Government Association peer-review that had taken place beforehand as it was more policy-based and focused on setting long-term plans and objectives to better inform the Council, stakeholders and suppliers about the mission, scope and direction in relation to corporate procurement.
The Executive Leader thanked the Officer for the report and it was
Resolved: That the strategy attached to the report be approved and noted.
Reason: To ensure procurement is based on sound principles and continues to deliver value for money outcomes in line with the Council Plan, as well as ensuring the procurement process is robust and effective. |