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Covid-19 Designation of Officers for enforcement purposes
- Meeting of Policy & Resources Urgency Sub-Committee, Tuesday, 31st March, 2020 10.00am (Item 3.)
- View the background to item 3.
Report of the Executive Lead Officer for Strategy, Governance & Law.
Decision:
(1) That the designation of the officers listed in paragraph 3.5 of the report for the purpose of the enforcement of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 to the extent permitted by those Regulations and recommend its implementation by the relevant Chief Officers be agreed; and
(2) That, it be noted that in accordance with the powers delegated to officers by Policy & Resources Committee on 19th March, the above will be given effect to by the Executive Director for Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities and other relevant Chief Officers.
Minutes:
3.1 The Executive Lead Officer for Strategy, Governance &Law introduced the report which detailed the proposed designation of officers for the purposes of enforcement of the provisions regarding closure of certain business premises during the coronavirus crisis in accordance with the provisions of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. He also drew Members’ attention to a revised appendix 1 to the report which had been circulated and updated online.
3.2 The Sub-Committee noted the information and expressed their thanks to the staff across the council for their actions and support during the challenging period. The Sub-Committee also expressed a wish for any enforcement actions taken in light of the current restrictions not being adhered to be publicised as widely as possible.
3.3 The Chair then put the recommendations to the vote which were carried unanimously.
3.4 RESOLVED:
(1) That the designation of the officers listed in paragraph 3.5 of the report for the purpose of the enforcement of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 to the extent permitted by those Regulations and recommend its implementation by the relevant Chief Officers be agreed; and
(2) That, it be noted that in accordance with the powers delegated to officers by Policy & Resources Committee on 19th March, the above will be given effect to by the Executive Director for Housing, Neighbourhoods & Communities and other relevant Chief Officers.
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