Decision details

Decision:

1.     That the working groups recommended to continue as specified in Appendix 1 and listed in paragraph 2.1 of the report submitted to the Executive, be retained and that those working groups continue to operate under the terms of reference and membership as set out in Appendices 2 to 9.

2.     That, where membership of those working groups listed to continue do not have full membership, the appropriate lead councillor shall liaise with group leaders to fill those vacancies.

3.     That the Community Board be disbanded.

4.     That the draft terms of reference for the new Financial Recovery Executive Working Group, as set out in Appendix 9, be approved.

Reasons:

1.     To assist the Executive to select or set up appropriate, properly resourced groups to provide support or undertake work on its behalf.

2.     To comply with the requirement on the part of the Executive to periodically review the continuation of the various Working Groups in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 24 (k).

3.     The Community Board, this group has not met since being created and has made no contribution.

4.     To comply with the recommendations of the Council meeting on 25 July 2023.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.