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.