Leader of the Council
Additional documents:
Decision:
It was RESOLVED:
That the revised Inter Authority Agreement be approved and that the Leader be authorised to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council.
Reason for Decision: To ensure that appropriate and accurate governance is in place to facilitate the ongoing joint working between Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
1.1 Option 1 – do nothing
This option is not appropriate as the Inter Authority Agreement needs to be updated to reflect the changes that have occurred since the first agreement was signed in 2012.
1.2 Option 2 – Update the Inter Authority Agreement
This is the preferred option as the current agreement is fit for purpose and has operated effectively but needs some updating to reflect the current situation. This option provides continuity while bringing the agreement up to date.
1.3 Option 3 – Implement an alternative form of agreement
The form of Inter Authority Agreement the authorities already have in place, coupled with the s.113 agreement for the sharing of staff is the most appropriate vehicle for their shared working arrangements. An alternative form of agreement is not necessary.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
46.1 The Leader of the Council introduced report BCa/20/18 and moved the recommendations contained within the report.
46.2 Councillor Busby seconded the recommendations.
46.3 The Monitoring Officer provided Members with details of the changes contained in the revised Inter Authority Agreement.
46.4 In response to questions from Councillor Holt regarding paragraph 4.3 of the report, the Monitoring Officer provided further details of the points detailed.
46.5 Councillor Holt expressed concern over the decisions being made and queried whether these should be made by Officers or Cabinet Members.
46.6 Councillor Arthey enquired whether the agreement would be annually reviewed. The Monitoring Officer confirmed that the document would need to be reviewed following any legislative or governance changes, and could also be reviewed when deemed necessary by a Cabinet Member or Statutory Officer.
46.7 Members discussed the clause in the agreement relating to joint meetings with Mid Suffolk District Council.
By a unanimous vote
It was RESOLVED:
That the revised Inter Authority Agreement be approved and that the Leader be authorised to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council.
Reason for Decision: To ensure that appropriate and accurate governance is in place to facilitate the ongoing joint working between Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council.