Mr Bailey outlined
that the report addressed concerns raised by Members of the
Planning Committee regarding the consultation process for budgetary
underspends. Mr Bailey advised that the
rights of Members, such as speaking as a Visiting Member and
lobbying Members of other Committees, meant that there were
sufficient mechanisms in place to ensure that all suggestions from
Members could be heard when considering budgetary
underspends.
The Committee
commented that:
·
The participation of Visiting Members at Committees
was an effective way of ensuring that opinions were
considered.
·
Members submitting an agenda item request would be
an alternative approach to raise issues or suggestions.
·
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Strategic
Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee (SPST) had a
responsibility towards the Planning Committee, as the SPST
Committee had an overview of the Planning Committee
budget.
RESOLVED:
That the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Strategic
Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee are invited
to Planning Group Spokespersons meetings, when
appropriate.
Voting:
For
– 5 Against
– 4
Abstentions – 0
RESOLVED:
That the current procedure rules remain
unchanged.
Voting:
For
– 8 Against
– 1
Abstentions – 0