Decision

Somerset Council Constitution Review

Decision Maker: Constitution and Governance Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 9, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that the Constitution and Governance Committee considered the review findings and the proposed amendments set out in the report and its appendices and recommended them for adoption at the Council’s Annual Council Meeting on 21st May 2025.

Supporting Documents

Review of Somerset Councils Constitution 20245.pdf
Appendix 6 Part D1 - Audit Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix 1 - Summary of focus areas for review.pdf
Appendix 2 Part A - Somerset Council Constitution.pdf
Appendix 3 Part B - Public Participation.pdf
Appendix 4 Part C - Council Procedures.pdf
Appendix 5 Part D - Committee Structure and Procedure Rules.pdf
Appendix 7 Part D11- Harbour Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix 8 Part D14 - NEW Senior Manager Employment Committee.pdf
Appendix 9 Part E1 - Executive and Executive Sub-Committees.pdf
Appendix 10 Part I1 - Senior Management Structure.pdf
Appendix 11 Part I5 - Revised Officer Employment Procedure Rules.pdf
Appendix 12 Part I6 - Contract Procedure Rules.pdf
Appendix 13 - Monitoring Officer Protocol.pdf