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Reason for change

Part 3b – Terms of Reference

Amend

Corporate Policy and Resources Committee has responsibility for Corporate Complaints and receives the annual report on complaints. Community Wellbeing Committee has recently been appointed ‘Member Responsible for Complaints’

Corporate Policy and Resources Committee to be appointed ‘Member Responsible for Complaints’

To delegate one Committee to have responsibility for complaints performance to avoid the possibility of duplication of work.

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Reason for change

Part 3d – Delegations to Officers

New

Sections 6.6 and 6.7 – new delegations for special severance payments

Delegation to Head of Paid Service in consultation with the Leader to sign off severance payments of £20,000 to £100,000.

Delegation to Chief Finance Officer to sign off severance payments below £20,000

To accord with the statutory guidance relating to special severance payments.

Section

Current Text

Proposed

Reason for change

Part 4e – Contract Standing Orders (SO)

Amend

 

Reviewed to align with Procurement Act 2023

To reflect current legislation.