Committee details

Terms of Reference

The following matters shall be reserved for decision by the Town Council, but the

appropriate Committee(s) may make recommendation for the Council’s  consideration:-

·           The Precept;

·           Borrowing money;

·           Making, amending or revoking Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Duties and Powers of Proper Officer provisions;

·           Making, amending or revoking By-laws;

·           Making of Orders under Statutory Powers;

·           Matters of principle or policy and adoption of Council Policy.

·           Consideration of comments and recommendations made by the Internal or External Auditor.

·           Nomination or appointment of representatives of the Town Council on any authority, organisation or body, (except approved conferences or meetings);

·           New powers or duties;

·           Prosecution or defence in a Court of Law;

·           Nomination or appointment of representatives of the Council to any enquiry on matters affecting the Town;

·           Receive Reports and recommendations referred to the Town Council from the various Committees/Sub-Committees;

·           Authorise the sealing of various documents with the Common Seal;

·           To appoint representatives on outside bodies or joint bodies;

·           To confirm the appointment of the Town Mayor/Deputy Town Mayor;

·           To confirm the schedule of meetings of the Town Council/Committees/Sub-Committees for the ensuing year.

·           Any other matters not delegated to a Committee or Sub-Committee or referred to the Council by Committees or Sub-Committees.