To advise Cabinet of the models of the new Executive Arrangements as set out in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and to seek approval on the process for consultation and implementation of the new Arrangements.

THAT:

(a)   the statutory duty placed on the Council to resolve to adopt Executive Arrangements in accordance with Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 by 31 December 2010, to come into effect in May 2011, be noted; and

(b)   the Monitoring officer (in  consultation with the Leader of the Council) be authorised to consult on the options to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.

The Council is statutorily required to consult on and implement change to its Executive decision making arrangements as detailed in Part 3 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

There are no alternative options to consulting on and considering its options for Executive Arrangements which comply with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.