Council Constitution

Part 3a - Terms of Reference and Scheme of Delegation

15. Delegation To Cabinet Deputies

1. In accordance with the framework of overall Council policy and resources allocated for that purpose, individual Cabinet Deputies shall have delegated powers to determine all such matters relating to those activities set out in their Warrant of Office subject to the following conditions:-
   
   
   1. to seek the advice of the Borough Solicitor (or her/his nominee) and the Borough Treasurer (or his/her nominee) and such other Officers as the Cabinet Deputy shall consider necessary to fully inform the decision making process;
   2. such decisions to be recorded in a Decision Notice, which shall be open to public inspection in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000;
   3. any general or specific legislation reserved to the Full Council or power delegated to the Speakers Panel, District Assemblies or Officers.
   
   
2. Where further guidance is required on the execution of delegated powers the matter shall be referred to the Head of the Paid Service and the Executive Leader for resolution. If they are of the opinion it is a matter of policy it shall be referred to the appropriate decision making body.
   
   
3. Where the decision is a Key Decision, but is not included in the Council’s Forward Plan, then the Chair of the appropriate Scrutiny Panel shall be notified in advance of the decision being taken.
   
   
4. Where a decision, which is not part of the Council’s existing policy and budget framework, needs to be taken as a matter or urgency the approval of the Chair of the appropriate Scrutiny Panel (or the Chair of Council Business in their absence) will be required prior to the decision being taken by the Urgent Matters Panel – such decision to be reported to the next meeting of the Council.