To seek agreement on the approach to the production and publication of plans, policies and procedures produced by the council.  To include a framework for producing policy documents whilst recognising the purpose and intended audiences will influence different requirements.  The report also covers the publishing of documents that meet the accessibility standards required by law.

That:

(a)  Writing and Publishing Council Plans, Policies and Procedures as outlined as Appendix A is accepted.

1.         That the document Writing and Publishing Council Plans, Policies and Procedures is not accepted.  This is not recommended as the current policy covering these matters is due for updating and does not include the new requirements following the accessibility standards.

2.         That the status quo is retained.  This is not recommended as will not address the inconsistencies of approaches, the requirements for accessibility and other elements to be included in council plans, policies and procedures.