The Committee was asked to evaluate proposed amendments to the Council Procedure Rule relating to the Leader’s Report on Current Issues to open up the item to allow a period of questioning by Members of the Council on matters raised by the Group Leaders in their speeches.

Although expressing some concerns about the details (for example, calling the Rule “Leader’s Report on Current Issues”), in principle, the Committee supported the proposed amendments to the Council Procedure Rule believing that their implementation would provide an opportunity for all Members of the Council to have greater involvement in Council meetings.

RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to the COUNCIL:  That it be noted that, in accordance with Article 15.02 (a) of the Constitution, the Standards Committee has evaluated the proposed amendments to the Council Procedure Rule relating to the Leaders’ Report on Current Issues and, although having some concerns about the details (for example, calling the Rule “Leader’s Report on Current Issues”), in principle, believes that their implementation will help to ensure that the aims and principles of the Constitution are given full effect by providing an opportunity for all Members of the Council to have greater involvement in Council meetings.