Agenda item

Report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services which informed members about the Council’s use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (‘RIPA’) during period 1 July 2016 until 30 September 2016 (Quarter 2) to ensure that it is being used consistently with the Council’s policy and that the policy remains fit for purpose (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Legal Manager Governance and Elections provided a summary of activity for the quarter including outcomes following surveillance. She further advised that the council was due an inspection next year and with such increased information would be brought forward to Corporate Issues for consideration.

Mrs M Elliott, added that as a former magistrate it was good to see the work undertaken by the council in this regard.

Resolved:

That the content of the report be noted and that members agree that RIPA is being used consistently with the Council’s policy and that the policy remains fit for purpose.