Decision details

The Leader of the Council presented a report that set out the Calendar of Meetings for 2020-21, with the addition of an extra date in February 2021 for Audit & Governance Committee, as agreed with the Chairman of that committee.

In response to a question about the timing of future meetings, the Leader of the Council confirmed that a discussion regarding future arrangements beyond the 2020-21 calendar would be part of the fundamental Governance Review process.

Recommendation to Full Council

(a)       That the Calendar of Meetings for the period May 2020 to May 2021, as amended, be adopted.

(b)       That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director – Legal and Democratic Services to make any necessary changes, in consultation with the relevant Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen, to ensure effective political management.

(c)        That a review of the calendar of meetings be carried out as part of the fundamental review of the Council’s Constitution.