Issue details
Delegating Authority to issue and defend legal proceedings
Whilst Solicitors have the legal right to
appear in the County Court and Magistrates Court, the Council under
the Constitution requires authority to institute and conduct legal
proceedings to be authorised. In particular this is for an
associate lawyer on behalf of the Council to under these
duties
The purpose and reason for the decision is for Kevin Burns an
Associate Lawyer Practising Certificate SRA number 519471 to be
able to defend or participate in any legal proceedings brought
against the Council (or its employees as a result of actions
incurred whilst undertaking legal work for the Council) 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 type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/11/2025
Decision due: 12 Nov 2025 by Executive Director - Resources
Contact: Donna Marks, Legal Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer Email: michael_hewitt@bathnes.gov.uk Email: Donna_marks@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225395298.
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