URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2451

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Resources

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Decision details Delegating Authority to issue and conduct legal proceedings Decision Maker: Executive Director - Resources Is Key decision?: No Is subject to call in?: No Purpose: Whilst Solicitors have the legal right to appear in the County Court and Magistrates Court, the Council under the Constitution requires authority to institute and conduct legal proceedings to be authorised. The purpose and reason for the decision is for Charlotte Truman a Senior Lawyer Practising Certificate SRA number 374037 to be able to issue and conduct any legal proceedings brought for and/or against the Council (or its employees as a result of actions incurred whilst undertaking legal work for the Council) or where the Council’s interests are affected and to negotiate settlement. To facilitate the discharge of Council functions both civil and criminal across the district in so far as relevant to the role. In accordance with section 2.35.5 of the Constitution the Head of Legal

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Date of Decision: July 1, 2026