Issue - meetings

Report by Assistant Chief Executive

5.1       The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive regarding proposed procedure rules in relation to Council meetings held virtually as a result of Covid-19 disruption

5.2       The Committee RESOLVED to recommend the County Council to:

1)            agree the supplementary Standing Orders at appendix 1 to apply to meetings held virtually under temporary meetings regulations until 7 May 2021;

2) agree that Member non-attendance at a meeting during the period covered due to issues related to the virtual nature of the meeting be considered as an absence for a reason approved by the Council in relation to attendance requirements; and

3) agree to amend the Constitution accordingly.