Delegated Authority

To make recommendations, comments and observations on planning applications without any referral to Council.
To set up Task Groups to undertake start and finish activities - but cannot delegate decision making authority to these.
To prepare Planning Policy for consideration by the Council.

Delegated Authority

To review the quarterly Governance Report and take immediate action where required to maintain adequate internal control and management of risk and resources.
To recommend new governance policies and controls to Council.
To review performance and instigate investigations or in-depth reviews as required.
To approve "in year" grant applications in accordance with the grants policy and make appropriate recommendations to Council about standard grant policy.
To approve expenditure in line with the Financial Regulations.
To lead on Council Communication within the Council's agreed approach.
To approve applications in support of rate relief or grants from other organisations.
To set up Task Groups to undertake start and finish activities - but not to delegate decision making authority to these.
It is usually the Deputy Mayor that would be the Chair to this committee to give experience prior to being Mayor.

Delegated Authority

To develop and monitor the Council's 5 year Business Plan.
To develop and propose new policies for approval by Council.
To develop and propose schemes for approval.
To review, develop and propose long term strategies relating to the Councils responsibilities, for Council approval.
To respond to consultations on behalf of the Council.
To approve applications in support of rate relief or grants from other organisations.
To set up Task Groups to undertake start and finish activities - but cannot delegate decision making authority to these.
It is usually the Mayor who Chairs this Committee.

Delegated Authority

Responsibilities - HR, Recruitment and Appointments:
-To review and propose terms and conditions of service of employees including pay and leave (in conjunction with the Town Clerk).
- To review and propose job descriptions and person specifications (in conjunction with the Town Clerk).
-To review and propose job advertisements (in conjunction with the Town Clerk).
-To undertake any consultation with staff in conjunction with the Town Clerk as appropriate (e.g. at times of reorganisation).
-To undertake interviews and recruitment exercises (in conjunction with the Town Clerk as appropriate).
- To make recommendations to Council on appointments (Council make the appointment).
-To make recommendations to Council on other staffing matters.
-Ensure the Equality and Diversity is considered at all times.

Delegated Authority

To review and consider all evidence placed before the Committee in relation to an appeal against a decision regarding a member of staff.
To listen to and consider the reasons and evidence placed before the Committee by the appellant.
To ensure that Council HR policies and procedures are followed in relation to the appeal.
To make the final decision in relation to the appeal (the Committee makes the decision)
Ensure the Equality and Diversity is considered at all times