Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

a) That this issue be deferred for further work on tightening the Protocol to address the issues raised by Cabinet during its discussion.

2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. National Guidance has been published setting out best practice in relation to the Councillor Call for Action and matters that would be considered exempt under these arrangements. A Protocol is required to formalise local arrangements to support Members wishing to raise a CCfA, and the criteria that would guide any Select Committee

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to formulate an agreed Protocol for dealing with CCfA. Inconsistency in the way in which referrals are dealt with may have reputation management implications with the potential for legal challenge

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker: