Issue - meetings

Democratic Representation Review

Meeting: 04/09/2019 - Democracy and General Purposes Committee (Item 37)

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Minutes:

The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager outlined that the report set out a structured approach to the review.  It was explained that an initial decision on Whole Council Elections was required, as the introduction of single-member wards could only be considered if Whole Council Elections were agreed.

 

In response to questions from the Committee, the Electoral and Democratic Services Manager said that:

 

·  If a decision was made not to move to Whole Council Elections, then it was possible to conduct a review of boundaries through a Community Governance Review.

 

·  If a Community Governance Review was required, it was important to prepare fully for this, as the review had to be completed within 12 months.

RESOLVED: That:

 

1.  The new approach, structure and timetable for the review as set out in Appendix 1 be agreed.

 

2.  The factors listed in Appendix 2 be included in the report on Whole Council Elections in November 2019.

Voting: Unanimous