Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies, and officers.
Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information just showing officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.
For historical officer decisions before 10/11/2018 please contact: Democratic_services@bathnes.gov.uk
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25/05/2023 - Delegated Authority in Legal Proceedings ref: 1917 Approved
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 Maker: Director of People and Policy
Decision published: 13/07/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
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.
Lead officer: Carrie-Ann Evans
25/05/2023 - Delegated Authority in Legal Proceedings ref: 1916 Approved
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 Maker: Director of People and Policy
Decision published: 13/07/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
Decision:
In accordance with section 2.35.3.
Section C - Proper Officer Functions of the Constitution the Team
Leader (Resources and Place Legal Teams) hereby delegates authority
to Rebecca Taylor (Accredited Financial Investigator) of
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council the power to:-
1) Institute and conduct 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 in relation to investigations concerning
Operation Bamboo.
Lead officer: Carrie-Ann Evans
25/05/2023 - Constitution - minor changes from AGM 25 May 2023 ref: 1903 Approved
This is to record that Michael Hewitt, as
Monitoring Officer, has agreed the following minor amendments to
the Constitution arising from announcements at or following the
Council's AGM on 25th May 2023.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 31/05/2023
Effective from: 25/05/2023
Decision:
The date of the last election has been updated
in Section 1.4 to read 2023.
The Cabinet portfolio titles are listed in Section 2.2.3 and these
have been updated for the newly appointed Cabinet.
Lead officer: Michael Hewitt