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.

Cabinet Members were advised of the models of the new Executive Arrangements as set out in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and their approval sought on the process for consultation and implementation of the new Arrangements which would come into effect after the Council elections in May 2011.  Members were advised of recent correspondence received from the Minister for Housing and Local Government which encouraged authorities to meet the consultation requirements of Act at minimal cost.

In discussion it was agreed that Group Leaders be consulted by the Monitoring Officer in addition to the Leader of the Council on the options.

RESOLVED 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 by 31, to come into effect in May 2011, be noted; and

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