Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services which provided details of the production of a Civic Handbook which would be used as a guide for any Member fulfilling the joint role of Chairman of the County Council and Mayor of the City of Durham and sought approval to its inclusion in the Constitution (for copy see file of Minutes).

In Movingthe report, Councillor Napier, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance informed Council that the Civic Handbook update was needed to reflect the combined role of Chairman of the County Council and Mayor of the City of Durham.  Councillor Hopgood welcomed the Civic Handbook which provided clarity around the two roles.

Councillor Holland referred to the protocol for the use of facilities at Durham County Cricket Club and asked why, after the facilities had been in use for 5 years, a protocol had only now been provided.  The Corporate Director, Resources replied that a protocol for the use of facilities at the Durham County Cricket Club was currently in place but the Civic Handbook aimed to make the protocol more transparent so all were aware of it.  Councillor Stoker requested to be provided with a copy of the current protocol.

Councillor Stephens, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, Seconded  the report and it was

Resolved:

That the Civic Handbook be approved and included in the Constitution