Decision - Mandatory Development for Planning Committee

RESOLVED –

(1)         That the Committee supports:

(i)                 mandatory training for all members of the Planning pool be introduced on a six-monthly basis;

(ii)               the training to be open to all other Members to attend on a non-mandatory basis;

(iii)             mandatory development sessions being offered on at least two different time slots to take account of Members’ other commitments;

(2)         That the proposals be recommended to Full Council for approval.

(3)         That, subject to the approval of Full Council,  the requirement for ongoing mandatory planning training every six months should come into force with effect from 16 July 2010 and that the first mandatory session be arranged as quickly as possible.