Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Committee considered a report of the Town Clerk concerning the formalisation of recess periods, during which the scheduling of meetings should be avoided.

The Town Clerk clarified that the proposals would be put into effect from the coming municipal year, if approved.

In response to questions, it was confirmed that a degree of pragmatism would be used where the recess dates fell awkwardly, such that business was accommodated sensibly and recess lengths were consistent with the spirit of the proposals. It was also confirmed that recess dates would be made clear in advance through the annual committee diary setting process.

RESOLVED: That the introduction of formal Christmas recess period, in addition to those covering the Easter and Summer holidays, be approved, during which time no formal committee meetings should be held.