(i) This report is presented as a general exception item in accordance with the Access to Information Procedure Rules of Part 4 of the Council's Constitution. Amendments to the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to information) (England) Regulations 2012 require 28 days’ notice to be given prior to determining all Key Decisions. Whilst the report did have the required 28 days’ notice, the requirement to indicate potential elements of confidentiality was not complied with as notification of the decision was published on the 10th October, 2018.
(ii) That the board note the feedback from the engagement exercise undertaken in October 2018, following Joint Commissioning board (JCB) briefing in September 2018.
(iii) The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Clean Growth & Development delegates authority to the Director of Quality & Integration, following consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Clean Growth & Development to decide on the final model of commissioned services to support the provision of a Community Development and Navigation Service.
(iv) The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Clean Growth & Development delegates authority to the Director of Quality & Integration following consultation with the Service Director Legal & Governance to carry out a procurement process for the provision of Community Development and Navigation services and to enter into contracts in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules.