Issue - meetings

This report updates the Council on the Bath City Forum’s Terms of Reference and requests that it determine arrangements for the Vice Chair of the Forum, which has now been referred to Council for determination.

The Council considered a report regarding the Bath City Forum’s Terms of Reference and requesting determination of the arrangements for the Vice Chair of the Forum.

On a motion from Councillor Bob Goodman, seconded by Councillor Joe Rayment, it was

RESOLVED

1.  To note that the Bath City Forum has proposed a number of changes to the Terms of Reference agreed by Council for the Forum in July 2015, as set out in paragraph 5.3 of the report;

2.  To note that, in accordance with the decision of the Council, the Chief Executive has, in consultation with Group Leaders, agreed the changes proposed by the Bath City Forum to its Terms of Reference, with the exception of the proposal that the Vice Chair of the Forum be a co-opted Member; and

3.  To agree that the Vice Chair of the Forum be a co-opted Member.

[Notes;

1.  During debate, an unsuccessful amendment was moved by Councillor Jonathan Carr (seconded by Councillor Lin Patterson) calling for the Chairperson of the Forum to be from a different political group than the 2 previous Chairs.  This was put straight to the vote following a proposal from Councillor Eleanor Jackson (seconded by Councillor Tim Warren) and passed, that the question now be put.  The amendment from Councillor Carr was lost, with 2 Councillors voting in favour, 3 abstentions and all other Councillors voting against.

2.  The substantive motion was carried with 54 Councillors voting in favour and 2 Councillors abstaining.]