Decision

Trusts - Governance

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: that   the forward planning of forthcoming trust decisions set out in Appendix A be noted;   the  Conflicts of Interest Policy for Council Trusts set out in Appendix B be approved and adopted; and   Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive/relevant Director/Assistant Director/ Operational Manager in accordance with (i) the financial thresholds set out in the Scheme of Delegations and (ii) subject to complying with the Council’s Contract Standing Orders and Procedure Rules and Procurement Law, authority to implement and carry out all operational matters to advance the purpose or objects relating to the specific charity within their area of responsibility,  save for any significant decisions that are specifically reserved to the Trusts Cabinet Committee including but not limited to:   a)    Changing the governing document/objects of the trust/charity; b)    Appointing or removing new trustees; c)     Any acquisition or disposal of any trust asset including charity land, including any grant of an interest in land; d)    Winding up any trust/charity; and e)    Any other decision of a significant nature affecting the trust/charity,   Providing always that no delegation may be exercised in circumstances where there is a significant conflict of interest with the Council’s own interests.  

Supporting Documents

Council Trusts - Appendix B.pdf
Council Trusts - Cabinet Committee Report - FINAL DRAFT.pdf
Cabinet Trust - Appendix A Forward Plan.pdf