Decisions

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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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Decisions published

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