To ratify changes to the constitution relating to the inclusion of COVID-19 interim standing orders.

Council considered a report by the Solicitor to the Council which recommended the ratification of changes to the constitution that were introduced to facilitate the hosting of virtual meetings at the Council during the coronavirus pandemic. The report was introduced by the Solicitor to the Council.

The recommendation in the report was proposed by Councillor Liz Harvey and seconded by Councillor Nigel Shaw.

The recommendation was agreed by Council.

Resolved: that the COVID-19 interim standing orders contained in appendix A are approved.