Decision - Statutory Crime & Disorder Committee

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND –

(1)            That the Environment & Community Safety Overview & Scrutiny Committee (ECSOSC) be designated as the council’s statutory Crime & Disorder Committee;

(2)            That the protocol detailed in Appendix 1 to the report, governing the interface between the Community Safety Forum and ECSOSC be adopted;

(3)            That the Chair of ECSOSC (being the Chair also of the Crime & Disorder Committee), become a member of the Community Safety Forum;

(4)            That the Head of Law be authorised to put these arrangements into effect, following Full Council approval, including any necessary amendments to the council’s constitution; and

(5)            That the Head of Law be instructed to monitor the effectiveness of the arrangements implemented under paragraphs (1) and (2) above, and, if appropriate, to submit a report to the Governance Committee, as part of the council’s 12-month review of the constitution, or any changes considered necessary.