Minutes:
Members
were advised by the Head of Planning that following the restructuring of the
Planning Committee in November 2014, and the introduction of Public Speaking
rights etc, it was agreed that a review would take
place within approximately six months to establish the effectiveness of the
re-structure. Opinions and feedback were therefore sought from Members to
include within the report which will be prepared as part of the review process.
The
feedback from Members was very positive where Members were in agreement that
the restructured Committee was conducting formal business in a more informal
format, which was less intimidating and encouraged/stimulated everyone to
contribute to the debate. As a
consequence, the quality of the decision making process had improved. The venue and seating arrangements were also
more conducive to better decision making.
Members
were informed that this feedback would be included within the report which will
be prepared as a consequence of the review.
Members were also asked to submit any suggestions which they may have to
further improve the way we operate the decision making process by the week
ending 26th June, 2015.
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RESOLVED: |
that the verbal update
concerning the Review of Planning Committee by the Head of Planning, be
noted, and that any further improvement suggestions by Members be submitted
by 26th June, 2015. |