Agenda Item No. 5

The Vale of Glamorgan Council

Council Meeting: 25^th April, 2018

Report of the Monitoring Officer

Review of the Council's Constitution - Officer Delegations

Purpose of the Report

1. To seek Council approval for additions/amendments to the Officer Delegations in the Council's Constitution.

Recommendation

That the changes to Officer Delegations as set out in Appendix A to the report be approved and the Constitution be amended accordingly.

Reason for the Recommendation

To update the Officer Delegation Scheme to reflect current structures and relevant provisions within the current Constitution.

Background

2. The Constitution remains under review on an ongoing basis.  Under Section 2.4 of the Constitution, the Monitoring Officer has a duty to monitor and review the operation of the Constitution to ensure that the aims and principles contained therein are given full effect. 
3. Section 2.6.2 of the Constitution provides for any changes considered by the Monitoring Officer to be "required to be made to remove any inconsistency, ambiguity or typographical correction to be made in a report to the next Full Council meeting for information". 

Relevant Issues and Options

4. Section 25 of the Constitution - Officer Delegations - requires a number of minor amendments to the Officer Delegations resting with (1) the Head of Regeneration and Planning and (2) the Head of Regeneration and Planning and Operational Manager (Regeneration).  The proposed amendments are shown as tracked changes in Appendix A. 

Resource Implications (Financial and Employment)

5. None as a direct result of this report.

Sustainability and Climate Change Implications

6. None as a direct result of this report.

Legal Implications (to Include Human Rights Implications)

7. The Council is required to comply with the Local Government Act 2000 and subordinate legislation in the drawing up and subsequent operation of the Constitution.

Crime and Disorder Implications

8. There are no crime and disorder implications arising.

Equal Opportunities Implications (to include Welsh Language issues)

9. None as a direct result of this report.

Corporate/Service Objectives

10. The Constitution is part of the framework supporting the Council's commitment to provide political leadership and active relationship and engagement.

Policy Framework and Budget

11. The adoption and subsequent changing of the Constitution is a matter for Full Council.

Consultation (including Ward Member Consultation)

12. The monitoring and amendment of the Constitution is an internal matter and therefore no external consultation is necessary. 

Relevant Scrutiny Committee

13. Corporate Performance and Resources.

Background Papers

Council Constitution

Contact Officer

Jeff Wyatt, Tel: (01446) 709408; email: democratic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Officers Consulted

Head of Regeneration and Planning

Operational Manager (Regeneration)

Responsible Officer:

Debbie Marles, Monitoring Officer