Decision details

Delegated Authority in Legal Proceedings

Decision Maker: Director of People and Policy

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In accordance with section 2.35.5 of the Constitution the Legal Services Manager hereby delegates authority to Frank Cain (Associate Lawyer)(Casual)) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)

or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

To facilitate the discharge of Council functions both civil and criminal across the district in so far as relevant to the role

Decision:

Authority is delegated to Rebecca Jones (Deputy Team Leader) the power to:-

Institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings
by the Council.

Defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of
actions incurred during the course of their employment)
or where the Council’s interests are affected and to
negotiate settlement.

Alternative options considered:

no alternative options considered

Publication date: 16/05/2023

Date of decision: 16/05/2023