URL: https://moderngov.woking.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4202

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Resolved That (i)   the proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report be approved; and         (ii) the Council’s Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to update the Constitution with the changes set out in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report; and         (iii)  paragraph 2.12 – Local Government Reorganisation be amended to read: The Chief Executive is authorised to lead negotiations on behalf of the Council in respect of Local Government Reorganisation and take any urgent decisions in respect of Local Government Reorganisation which are required in the best interests of the Council, in consultation with the Leader and Chairs of the Scrutiny Committees, as matters progress towards the creation of a unitary authority.

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025