Agenda Item No: 5

 

THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

 

CABINET MEETING: 7TH FEBRUARY, 2007

 

REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

 

ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS ETC.

 

 

Purpose of Report

 

1.         To notify Cabinet of the attendance of Members, Directors, Heads and Chief Officers at conferences, seminars, etc. under the approved procedure.

 

Background

 

2.         The procedure was approved by Minute No. C1543 (2004/05).

 

Relevant Issues

 

3.         To note attendance at the following:

 

Integrated Transport Conference

9th November, 2006

Councillor M.R. Wilson

T.Gov Expo Autumn -

E-Government Issues

14th November, 2006

Mrs. Sian Davies

APSE Performance Networks Working Seminar

14th & 15th December, 2006

Councillor A.M. Ernest and Mr. S. Morris

CSS Wales/WAG/CECA Annual Meeting

18th & 19th January, 2006

Mr. K. Jones

Climate Change - Is Technology the Answer?

25th January, 2007

Councillor Mrs. C.V.L. Clay and Dr. C. Choo Yin

Strand Election Management System (SEMS) Training

11th - 14th February, 2007

Mrs. A. Bernard and Miss H. Ryan

South Wales Adult Protection

21st March, 2007

Councillor A.J. Readman.

 

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

 

4.         The procedure requires that these are taken into account prior to authority to attend being granted.

 

Legal Implication (to include Human Rights Implications)

 

5.         The procedure requires that these are taken into account prior to authority to attend being granted.

 

Crime and Disorder Implications

 

6.         The procedure requires that these are taken into account prior to authority to attend being granted.

 

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language Scheme Issues)

 

7.         The procedure requires that these are taken into account prior to authority to attend being granted.

 

Corporate/Service Objectives (to include Voluntary Sector and Stakeholder

Consultation)

 

8.         To ensure that both Members and Officers are made aware of any new developments in their respective fields and receive the necessary training to undertake their duties effectively.

 

Policy Framework and Budget

 

9.         All actions taken fall within paragraph 3 of my delegated powers as set out on page 161 of the Council’s Constitution.

 

Consultation (including Ward member)

 

10.       None.

 

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

 

11.            Corporate Resources.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

It is recommended that the attendance of Members, Directors, Heads and Chief Officers as indicated in paragraph 3 above be noted.

 

Reason for Decision

 

To inform the Cabinet.

 

Background Papers

 

Relevant pro-forma.

 

Contact Officer:  Ms. J.L. Pugh (Tel:  01446 709412)

jlpugh@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

Officers Consulted:

 

None.

 

John Maitland Evans

Chief Executive