Issue - meetings

Programme of Council Meetings for the 2007-2008 Civic Year

Meeting: 25/01/2007 - Council (Item 15)

CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES: JULY AND OCTOBER 2007

Council, at its meeting on 26 October 2006, agreed its schedule of meetings for the 2007-2008, subject to the dates in July and October 2007 being given further consideration to avoid clashes with school holidays.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Council meetings in July and October 2007 be held on Thursday 19 July and Thursday 18 October 2007.

Decision:

Council RESOLVED that the Council meetings in July and October 2007 be held on Thursday 19 July and Thursday 18 October.

Minutes:

Council RESOLVED that the Council meetings in July and October 2007 be held on Thursday 19 July and Thursday 18 October.


Meeting: 23/11/2006 - Council (Item 14)

Standing in the Name of Cllr R Page: Reduction in Number of Council Meetings

In view of the reduction in the number of Council Meetings, this Council agrees to a proportionate reduction in the financial allowances paid to members to take account of this reduced work load.

 

Note: this motion will require a seconder before it may be debated.

Minutes:

Motion deemed withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 12.3. 


Meeting: 26/10/2006 - Council (Item 9)

9 PROGRAMME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR THE 2007-2008 CIVIC YEAR pdf icon PDF 84 KB

To determine the programme of Council meetings for 2007/08. 

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That meetings during the 2007-2008 Civic Year be scheduled as follows:

 

24 May 2007

26 July 2007 (subject to alteration to avoid clashes with school holidays)

25 October 2007 (subject to alteration to avoid clashes with school holidays)

31 January 2008

28 February 2008

24 April 2008

22 May 2008

Minutes:

Council considered a report recommending a reduction in the number of Council meetings for the 2007-2008 Civic Year. The Leader of the Council urged Members to support the recommendations as they would aid more efficient decision-making and free up senior Officer time. Agreement of the recommendations could be seen as a step towards the adoption of new ways of working.

 

In response to other Members’ concerns that the reduction would lead to backbench Members being increasingly isolated, the Leader advised that, should the recommendations be agreed, detailed work would be undertaken to review the Council’s scrutiny arrangements to ensure a meaningful role for all Members.

 

Councillor Dr DR Bard proposed and Councillor JA Hockney seconded the recommendation set out in paragraph 15 of the report, subject to the dates of the meetings in July and October 2007 being reviewed to avoid clashes with school holidays.

 

Councillor NJ Scarr requested a recorded vote on the Motion. In accordance with Standing Order 16.5, the request was not supported by six Members of the Council and was therefore not allowed.

 

RESOLVED

 

That meetings during the 2007-2008 Civic Year be scheduled as follows:

 

24 May 2007

26 July 2007 (subject to alteration to avoid clashes with school holidays)

25 October 2007 (subject to alteration to avoid clashes with school holidays)

31 January 2008

28 February 2008

24 April 2008

22 May 2008