Issue - meetings

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.