Purpose

To agree the delegation of Executive functions
set out in the revised Joint Officer Scheme of Delegation and
Proper Officer Scheme

Content

Decision:

1.  
That the delegation of Executive functions set out in the revised
Joint Officer Scheme of Delegation and Proper Officer Scheme
(Appendices1 and 3) be approved; and

2.  
that the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Leader,
Deputy Leader, and Portfolio Holder, be authorised to include any
changes to the Scheme of Delegation in respect of Executive
functions recommended by the Corporate Governance & Standards
Committee at its special meeting on 1 July 2024.
Reason(s):

1.      
An officer scheme of delegation and proper officer
scheme which is materially the same for both Councils, whilst being
owned by each Council in respect of their services, will help to
promote more efficient joint working and will support the
transformation programme by aligning officer decision making across
both Councils.

2.      
The recommended changes will improve the governance
procedures for each Council and will ensure that there is greater
transparency over decision making.

3.      
The reductions in financial limits will ensure that
key decisions are made by the Executive, thereby promoting
accountability and transparency.

4.      
Aligning officer delegations into a joint scheme,
supports the Councils Collaborative and Transformation programme
and provides clarity for those officers employed to provide a joint
service across both Councils.
Other options considered and rejected by the
Executive:

1.      
Suggest amendments to the delegation of
Executive functions set out in the draft Officer Scheme of
Delegation and Proper Officer Scheme, or

2.      
Choose not to recommend that a revised Officer Scheme of Delegation
and Proper Officer Scheme be adopted.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by
the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation
granted:
None.