Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 2, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to: 1.    Note the contents of this report. 2.    Note the outcome of the recent Inspection by the Investigatory Powers Commission. 3.    Note the use of the Authorities’ powers under RIPA for the period of 3 years prior to the formation of the unitary Council, for the period 2023/24 and thereafter that the use of the powers be reported to the Executive on an annual basis. 4.    Recommend to Full Council that the former County Council’s Covert Surveillance (RIPA) Policy attached to this Report be re-adopted as amended, as the RIPA Policy for Somerset Council. 5.    Agree and note that the Council’s Policy at recommendation 4 above will be reviewed annually by the Scrutiny Committee – Corporate and Resources and Executive Committee.