Decision
Analysis
outcome: The public was excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the minutes from the panel meeting.
summary: The decision involves the exclusion of the public from a meeting concerning the financial or business affairs of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel.
topline: The Governance and Audit Committee has decided to exclude the public from a meeting regarding the West Yorkshire Pension Fund's financial affairs.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the lack of transparency in excluding the public from discussions on financial matters that could impact pension fund beneficiaries and taxpayers.
affected_stakeholders: Pension fund beneficiaries, taxpayers, local government officials, and potentially public sector employees.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision, but as it involves public funds, there could be indirect political implications.
URL: https://bradford.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6178
Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Resolved – That the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the item relating to the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel meeting held on 25 January 2024 because the information to be considered is exempt information within paragraph 3 (Financial or Business Affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. It is also considered that it is in the public interest to exclude public access to this item. It is in the public interest in maintaining these exemptions because it is in the overriding interest of proper administration that Members are made fully aware of the financial implications of any decision.
Date of Decision: March 21, 2024