The Council had before it a * report of the Chief Executive requesting Members to formally consider and agree the prospectus for a devolution bid for the Heart of the South West to be submitted to central Government.
The Leader outlined the contents of the report.
Consideration was given to the process following approval of the bid.
The Leader MOVED, seconded by Councillor R J Chesterton that:
a) The submission to be presented to Government as an invitation to commence further discussions as necessary be endorsed.
b) The Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to continue further discussions as necessary.
Following discussion and upon a vote being taken, the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.
The Council had before it a questions* submitted by Councillor Mrs J Roach in accordance with Procedure Rule 12.2(1) together with responses from the Leader.
Notes:
i) * Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes;
ii) * Questions and responses circulated at the meeting, copy attached to minutes.