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:
Purpose: a matter specific delegation of
authority to facilitate the efficient discharge of Council
functions in relation to a cross boarder investigation and
prosecution of offences and recovery of proceeds of crime.
Background: BANES have outsourced the financial investigation work
relating to an investigation undertaken with Bournemouth
Christchurch and Poole Council. The offences include fraud and
money laundering.
Decision:
In accordance with section 2.35.3. Section C -
Proper Officer Functions of the Constitution the Team Leader (Place
& Resources Legal Teams) hereby delegates authority to Rebecca
Taylor (Accredited Financial Investigator) of Bournemouth,
Christchurch and Poole Council the power to:-
1) institute and conduct all civil and criminal proceedings;
and/or
2) 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; and /or
3) institute and conduct all proceedings and procedures to
implement and enforce any decision of the Council;
on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset Council only in relation
to a specified individual pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding
dated 04/05/23. For the avoidance of doubt this authorisation is in
place from 04/05/23.
Alternative options considered:
None. BANES do not have the necessary level of
expertise.
Publication date: 13/07/2023
Date of decision: 25/05/2023