Decision details

The JWA is the agreement between the two councils on the administration and sharing of costs of the Integrated Waste Management Services Contract (IWMSC) with Veolia.  It expires in 2033 when the IWMSC ends. The changes to the JWA reflect amendments to the IWMSC that have been negotiated with Veolia and were approved by Cabinet in 2019. Some other minor updates have also been made to the JWA.

25.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.

DECISIONS

25.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

(1) Note the revised Joint Working Agreement.

(2) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve the updated Joint Working Agreement.

(3) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve future updates to the Joint Working Agreement.

REASONS

25.3     The Joint Working Agreement (JWA) requires the updates to reflect the current financial practices that are being applied to the Integrated Waste Management Services Contract (IWMSC). The document has been revised to be consistent with the joint working arrangements between the Councils.

25.4     Delegation of authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve future updates to the JWA that may be required will maintain fair and equitable sharing of contract costs and income between the Councils.