Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Committee received a report of the Town Clerk, concerning a proposed review of the Aldermanic ‘governance’ documentation, including the existing Terms of Reference, to determine whether they adequately reflect the purpose and remit of the Court of Aldermen and to address whether there are any inconsistencies of approach. A Delegated Authority was being sought to consider revisions to the Terms of Reference and other relevant governance documentation, recommending these be submitted to a subsequent meeting of the Committee.

An Alderwoman requested a point of clarification on Appendix 3, that the Aldermen provided leadership rather than acted as leaders to the team of elected Members in individual Wards.

The Committee were encouraged to share its views and recommendations for points of review ahead of its next meeting. Members of the Committee made suggestions on matters for consideration, including references to residents, the Shrieval Plan, and the promotion of the City of London’s Financial and Professional Services. It was also requested that any documentation publicly available be updated following the review.

RESOLVED – That Members agree that:

1.     The terms of reference of the Court of Aldermen and other relevant Aldermanic governance documents (set out as appendices to the report) be reviewed to ensure that any inconsistencies of approach are addressed; and

2.     Should any amendments be required, Delegated Authority be granted to the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the General Purposes Committee, to consider the final wording of the revised Terms of Reference and other relevant governance documentation, with a recommendation thereon submitted to a subsequent meeting of this Committee.