Agenda item

1.   That, having given due regard to the Equality Impact Assessment contained in the circulated report a period of public consultation be approved from 6 July to 8 September 2017, based on the consultation plan contained at Annexe B to the circulated report, in order to seek feedback on the proposals as set out in Annexe A and that the comments made at the Scrutiny Committee form the basis of amendments to be made to the document over the consultation period:

2.    That the Leader of Council be given delegated authority to agree any minor changes to the consultation documentation/content which do not materially alter the nature of what is contained within the proposals set out in the circulated report prior to the consultation period commencing.

Decisions:

1.   That, having given due regard to the Equality Impact Assessment contained in the circulated report a period of public consultation be approved from 6 July to 8 September 2017, based on the consultation plan contained at Annexe B to the circulated report, in order to seek feedback on the proposals as set out in Annexe A and that the comments made at the Scrutiny Committee form the basis of amendments to be made to the document over the consultation period:

2.    That the Leader of Council be given delegated authority to agree any minor changes to the consultation documentation/content which do not materially alter the nature of what is contained within the proposals set out in the circulated report prior to the consultation period commencing.

Reasons for Decisions:

To obtain authority to consult on proposed revised corporate well-being objectives that reflect the current administration’s priorities for its term of office. In particular, to ensure that people with an interest in the well-being objectives have an opportunity to offer their views and comments prior to the well-being objectives being finalised and adopted by Council and that additionally people who share protected characteristics may offer feedback on the extent to which the proposals enable the Council to also discharge its equality duties.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions are for immediate implementation.  The Chairperson of the Scrutiny Committee had agreed to this course of action and there would therefore be no call-in of these decisions.

Consultation:

A period of public consultation will commence on 6 July to 8 September 2017 based on the consultation plan attached at Annexe B to the circulated report.