Agenda item

Revised Terms of Reference for Epping Forest Consultative Committee (SEF 06/21)

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

Minutes:

The Committee discussed a report of the Director of Open Spaces on the Revised Terms of Reference for the Epping Forest Consultative Committee. The Director of Open Spaces introduced the report and clarified aims for revised Terms of Reference. The Chairman noted that a balanced approach would be undertaken to reach the best position but commented that a perfect member composition would be difficult to achieve.  

 

A member noted suggested that separate agenda item documents to be issued in advance of the main agenda to the Committee, where possible, to allow time for members to share with the groups they represent. In addition, it was suggested that reports be put to the vote by a show of hands and the majority response recorded in the minutes and that committee members. The Chairman responded to this by explaining that the Epping Forest Consultative Committee was a non-decision making body and, therefore, did not vote on the endorsement of items noting that it was evident from the minutes of the meeting the indicative opinion of the members present. Further to this it was noted that specific comments or informal votes against reports would be recorded only on request from the member in question.

 

Responding to a query from a Committee member the Director of Open Spaces explained that it was not clear the exact format that the equality statement would take in the future however it was important that equality considerations are factored into applications for Epping Forest Consultative Committee membership.

 

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

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