The Cabinet carries out all the Council's functions which
are not reserved to Full Council or the responsibility of any other
part of the Council, whether by law or under the Council's
Constitution and takes Key Decisions as defined in Part 2 of this
Constitution.
Terms of Reference
1.
Develop and review policies within the Council's policy
framework.
2.
Review the use and allocation of assets and resources
within approved budgets and make recommendations to Council on the
same.
3.
Be responsible for and review Council services, including
the introduction of new services and the standard or level of
existing services.
4.
Promote partnerships consistent with the Council's
Corporate Plan.
5.
Respond to relevant documents and initiatives from other
organisations.
6.
Review and make recommendations on the Scheme of
Delegations, Council Procedure Rules, Standing Orders relating to
Contracts and Financial Regulations.
7.
Promote and develop the image and reputation of the
district and the Council.
8.
Prepare and maintain a forward plan of Key
Decisions.
The Cabinet can appoint Working Groups under Article 9 of
the Constitution. Currently it has one permanent Working
Group:
Meetings are open to members of
the public, except for when confidential information is being
considered.
Members of the public may
ask questions at
Cabinet meetings.