Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director (Finance & Transformation).

The Council considered the proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution.

The Constitution is a core document in the Council’s governance procedures and sets out how the Council works. There is a legal duty to ensure our constitution remains up to date and appropriate.

This update considered included the key changes required to realign management responsibility and delegations following changes in the management structure this year, along with changes to the external appointments and other minor amendments.

There were proposed updates to the contract procedure rules, which are required to ensure the council meets the requirements of the new Procurement Act. The government announced on 12 September 2024, which as after the publication of these papers, a postponement to the implementation of the Procurement Act, from 28 October 2024 to 24 February 2025.

It was noted that the Welwyn Hatfield Community & Voluntary Service would remain on the Council’s outside bodies list.

These changes have been considered and unanimously agreed by the Constitution Review Group, for recommendation to Council.

RESOLVED

The Council approved the updates to the Constitution , and noted the postponement of the implementation date for the contract procedure rules to align to the date of implementation of the procurement act.