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Motion submitted by Councillor Pugh - Public Response Standards

 

 

Meeting: 18/01/2024 - Council (Item 92)

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Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Pugh, seconded by Councillor Lloyd-Johnson:

 

PUBLIC RESPONSE STANDARDS

 

This Council recognises the need for good communication with the citizens of this borough and in line with best practice seeks to improve public accountability by

 

(a) setting standards for response times to substantive questions raised by the public or councillors

 

(b) monitoring, recording and publishing by Council department the extent to which those standards are met

 

The Council in seeking to achieve this and progress such a scheme without impairing operational effectiveness refers this matter to the relevant Cabinet member and Scrutiny Committee.

 

Following a debate on the Motion the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer officiated a vote and the Mayor declared that the Motion was lost by 14 votes to 42.