The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager introduced the report and explained that the Terms of Reference for the Community Governance Review contained the proposed timetable for the 12-month process. Feedback was requested on the objectives and questions set out within the scope, and the document had also been sent to the Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) for review and comment.

In response to questions, the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager clarified that, although the Council would be conducting the review as the relevant principal authority, communities would be consulted to take full account of the views of local people and stakeholders.

RESOLVED: That

1. The Terms of Reference attached at Appendix A to the report be recommended to Council for approval and publication in October 2022; and

2. The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager consult the Chairman and Vice-Chair before agreeing the format and content, and then commencing, the first stage consultation.