Agenda item - Proposals for new Governance Arrangements

32.1    Councillor Daniel, Alexander, Robinson and Grimshaw rejoined the meeting.

32.2    Councillor Sankey introduced, and formally moved the report.

32.3    The Mayor noted that there was an amendment in relation to this report as set out in the addendum papers.

32.4    Councillor Davis moved a joint amendment on behalf of the Green and Conservative Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Meadows.

32.5    Councillor Goldsmith, West, McLeay, Pickett, Hill, Hewitt, McGregor, Stevens, Robins, McNair, Theobald, Lyons, Hogan and Earthey spoke on the matter.

32.6    Councillor Sankey responded to the debate.

32.7    The Mayor then put the amendment to the vote.

32.8    The Mayor confirmed that the amendment had been lost by 34 votes to 11 with 1 abstention.

32.9    The Mayor put the recommendations as detailed in the report listed in the agenda to the vote which was carried.

32.10  RESOLVED:

That Council:

1.     Approved the recommendations of the Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee as set out below:

1.1      Formally resolved to change its governance arrangements by ceasing to operate a committee system and instead operating a leader and cabinet executive system on 16 May 2024, during the annual Council meeting at which it is proposed the new Constitution shall be formally adopted;

1.2      Approved the Notice and Summary of Proposals set out in Appendix 1 and instructs the Executive Director Governance, People & Resources to publish the Notice in accordance with Section 9KC of the Local Government Act 2000;

1.3      Noted the planned consultation and engagement as described at paragraphs 3.13- 3.17 of the report and Appendix 3;

1.4      Noted that a new Constitution will be submitted to full Council on 16th May 2024 and, if adopted, will come into force on 16th May 2024.