Agenda and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Minutes: The following declarations of interest were made in accordance with the Code of Conduct in relation to items under discussion at this meeting –
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HOUSING STOCK TRANSFER Cabinet Members: Councillors Bowyer and Brookshaw CMT Lead Officer: Director for Corporate Support Minutes: The Lord Mayor called on the Head of Legal Services to highlight alterations which had been made to the report’s recommendations since its publication. The Head of Legal Services reported that minor amendments had been made to recommendations 1) and 4) and these amendments were as set out within the meeting’s Order of Proceedings.
Councillor Brookshaw submitted the recommendations contained in the report, as amended, for approval and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Bowyer.
Councillor Wildy, having been seconded by Councillor Smith, proposed an amendment in respect of recommendation 3) to include an additional recommendation 3a) –
In order to consult and seek further advice on the proposed amendment, the Head of Legal Services requested an adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 5.20 pm and reconvened at 5.45 pm.
The Chief Executive stated he understood the amendment had been proposed because Members had concerns about personal liability. He therefore confirmed the advice previously provided by Anne Adamthwaite of Anthony Collins Solicitors and the Head of Legal Services that, if Members had acted in good faith, and in accordance with advice from officers, there was no risk of personal liability.
Having regard to the advice given by Council Officers and Anthony Collins Solicitors, Councillor Wildy withdrew her proposed amendment.
Resolved that –
(Councillors Dann, McDonald, Thompson and Mrs. Watkins, having declared prejudicial interests in respect of the above item, withdrew from the meeting).
(Councillors Bowie, Jordan, Kerswell, Rennie, Roberts, Tuohy and Vincent declared personal interests in respect of the above item). |
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MOTION ON NOTICE (PLYMOUTH CITYBUS SHAREHOLDING) To consider a motion from Members in accordance with paragraph 13 of the Constitution. Minutes: In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, the following Motion (No. 4 09/10) was moved by Councillor Stevens and seconded by Councillor Lowry –
Following a vote, the motion was declared lost.
(Councillors Mrs. Dolan, Drean, M. Foster, Martin Leaves, Michael Leaves, Sam Leaves, Stark, Vincent and Viney, having declared prejudicial interests in respect of the above item, withdrew from the meeting).
(Councillor James, having been proposed by Councillor Stevens and seconded by Councillor Lowry, was appointed Vice-Chair for the above item). |
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EXEMPT BUSINESS To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Minutes: There were no items of exempt business. |