In so far as members have power so to do:

(a)agree but otherwise support the updates to the Constitution as set out in Appendices 1 to 4 attached to the report;

(b)agree but otherwise support updating the Constitution

(i)to incorporate a uniform delegation relating to planning applications as set out in Appendix 5, Part 1 of the report; but if that cannot be agreed / supported,

(ii)to incorporate  the updated delegation relating to planning applications as set out in Appendix 5, Part 2 of this report; and

(c)delegate to the Monitoring Officer power to make such further consequential changes to the Constitution as are necessary to reflect the changes set out in the appendices

To introduce changes to the Constitutions to reflect variations to legislative requirements, seek to secure the better alignment of various existing policies and powers within the different Constitutions, develop a clearer interaction between existing provisions within the Constitution and give further clarity to officer powers and responsibilities.