Agenda item

In accordance with the Order of the Court of Common Council, of 6 December 2012, the Committee are invited to review their terms of reference prior to their submission to the Court at its meeting in April 2013 (copy attached).

In accordance with the Order of the Court of Common Council, of 6 December 2012, the Committee reviewed their terms of reference prior to its submission to the Court at its meeting in April 2013.

A discussion took place on including an additional reference to the Licensing Committee being able to consider any relevant statutory re-enactments or regulations made to the Licensing Act 2003. It was noted that the wording would be drafted by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman under delegated authority.

It was agreed that involvement of this Committee in the appointment of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection would be added to the Terms of Reference. 

RESOLVED – That the Terms of Reference be approved and submitted to the Court of Common Council meeting in April 2013 subject to the following:

·      An additional reference be added in relation to the Licensing Committee being able to consider any relevant statutory re-enactments or regulations made to the Licensing Act 2003 which would be approved under Delegated Authority by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and;

·      Reference to the Licensing Committee being involved in the appointment of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection be included in the Terms of Reference.