The Head of Policy,
Communications and Governance introduced the report and set out
changes to the constitution which related to Member rights, agenda
items, questions and decision-making. Rules on access to
information were being reviewed by the working group and would be
presented at the meeting on 9 March, subject to
agreement. The key decision definition
was the same as it had been under the previous executive
system.
The Legal Advisor explained
that the disputes panel was initially suggested to review access to
information requests. However, once the
access to information rules were agreed by the working group, a
disputes panel may no longer be required.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The new draft Constitution sections relating to
member rights, agenda items, questions and decision-making, as
attached at Appendix A to the report, be agreed in
principle;
2.
The further amendments likely required to the
document as the drafting process continues, be noted;
and
3.
All drafting be in accordance with legal
requirements.