Issue details

Referendum on Future Forms of Governance

 

 

The Council currently operates an Elected Mayor form of Governance.  The Council resolved on 23 July 2015 to hold a referendum on the future form of governance and requested a consultation exercise to be undertaken on the different forms of governance.  The Council will consider the outcome of the consultation exercise and determine the next steps to be taken and which form of governance will be included in the referendum.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/08/2015

Decision due: 22 Oct 2015 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Corporate Services

Lead director: Assistant Director Corporate and Business Services

Consultation process

Consultation events in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.  Questionnaires available in the four libraries in Torbay and three connections offices and on the Council’s website.

Consultees

Members of the public, councillors, Viewpoint Panel.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To enable the public to have their say on how the Council is run (Elected Mayor/Leader and Cabinet or Committee system of governance).

Key Risks: The referendum will cost approximately £80,000 and there is a risk that the referendum will result in a no change decision.

If you want to make representations contact:: June Gurry, Governance Support Manager, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, telephone (01803) 207537, email june.gurry@torbay.gov.uk

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