Agenda item

A report of the Town Clerk and Chief Executive relative to the use of urgency procedures since the Committee’s meeting in May 2014.

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk relative to the details of three decisions that were taken by the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Standards Committee, since the Committee’s meeting on 16^th May 2014. 

Members’ noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 41(b), decisions had been taken in respect of revisions to the Members’ Code of Conduct (9^th July 2014 and 6^th October 2014) and the recommended appointment of two Co-opted Members (1^st September 2014). 

The Chairman advised the Committee that, as a result of his acquaintance with Mr Greenburgh and Mr Large, the approval in respect of the appointment of two Co-opted Members was made by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Deputy Chairman and Alderman Malins. 

Resolved:- That the report be noted.