Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation & Resources.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director Transformation and Resources as contained on pages 229 to 242 of the Book of Reports which was to review the changes to the 'Public Speaking – Protocol' for meetings of Cabinet, Overview & Scrutiny Committees, Audit & Governance Committee and Standards Committee (Constitution 14.1-the "Protocol") as suggested by the Committee at its meeting held on 11 July 2019.

The Member Services / Civic Officer outlined the report and responded to comments and questions raised, particularly in relation to the extension of public speaking at Council meetings.

RESOLVED: That the recommendation of the Committee, set out in paragraph 4 suggesting revisions to the 'Protocol' be noted and the changes set out in Appendix 1 to the report as tracked changes, be endorsed and referred to Cabinet and Council for approval with the removal of reference to paragraph 4.1.4 'Extend public speaking to Council meetings and the meeting to commence at an earlier start time of 7.00pm in order to accommodate'.