URL: https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7720

Decision Maker: Constitution and Governance Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: It was RESOLVED that it be RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL that:   1.  Council Procedure Rules 3.1(iii) (Calling of Extraordinary Meetings), 3.2 (Motion to Remove the Cabinet Leader), and 12 (Motions on Notice) be amended as set out in paragraph 2.3 of the report, to codify the agile working practice for the submission of requisitions and motions for, or leading to, Extraordinary meetings; 2.  Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 (Allocation of Substitutes) be amended as set out in paragraph 2.4 of the report, to address the tensions recently experienced in relation to the substitutions and online participation in formal meetings; 3.  Council Procedure Rule 10 (Questions from the Public) be amended as set out in paragraph 2.5 of the report, to disallow questions from the public at Extraordinary Council meetings convened to determine the motion to remove the Leader, but not to amend the Rule in relation to public questions on reports that are to follow; 4.  There be no recommendation to Council in respect of prayers at Council meetings.   Recommendation 1 moved by Councillor Conway, seconded by Councillor J Thomas Recommendation 2 – moved by Councillor Conway, seconded by Councillor J Thomas Recommendation 3 – moved by Councillor Wells, seconded by Councillor J Thomas Recommendation 4 – moved by Councillor Jordan, seconded by Councillor J Thomas

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025