Full council isn’t in the mood to do anything much this month UNLESS a shock announcement is made under agenda item 6 – announcements from Chairman and Leader provokes surprise. That leaves public questions (PLEASE!) and the following motion which, not unsurprisingly, has no paety political support – just (truly) independent councillors!
“10 Motion – East Devon District Council Scrutiny
An effective and independent scrutiny function is important for achieving
a transparent and an effective council. Scrutiny should be a completely open and impartial process, not subject to interference or pressure.
This Council believes the Overview and Scrutiny Committee alone should determine what matters it considers, who it calls as witnesses and who forms part of
its considerations. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny must be non-majority party councillors in order for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to be fully effective.
Proposed by Councillor Roger Giles, Seconded by Councillor Ben Ingham and supported by Susie Bond, Trevor Cope and Claire Wright.
Agenda for Council
Wednesday, 17 December 2014; 6.30pm
Click to access 171214-council-combined-agenda-inc-minute-book.pdf
East Devon Watch 
Nothing much on the surface – but there will opportunities to ask questions about the Project Officer’s relocation report as recorded in the Cabinet Minutes!
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