Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Committee received a report updating on the progress made towards achieving the objectives set out in the Town Clerk’s Department (Corporate and Member’s Services) business plan for 2017/18.

Key highlights were:

·         Successful delivery of the Common Council elections, five Aldermanic elections and the UK General Election

·         Completion of the 2017 Member Induction and Refresh Programme

·         Commencement of staff engagement on the draft Corporate Plan 2018-23

Updates were also provided on the review of project management; strengthening the Committee and Members’ Service Team, and the Joint Contact and Control Room (JCCR) project.

In response to a question concerning the impending departure of the current Electoral Services Manager, the Deputy Chairman advised that he was aware that a successful recruitment campaign had been undertaken and an appointment made.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.