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