Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee
The committee shall
consider all matters of policy and strategic importance to the
Council including matters referred to it by other Committees and/or
Chief Officers.
1.
The function within the remit of the Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee include all
financial matters relating to the budget, (and for avoidance of
doubt, being the superior Committee on all such matters including
capital, revenue and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) except where
the law otherwise requires), and without prejudice to the
generality of this, include the specific functions which are set
out below.
Policy
Generally to review
and oversee the co-ordination and governance of all functions of
the Council. To undertake and discharge
any functions in relation to strategic policies including periodic
reviews of the policy framework adopted by full Council from time
to time except where required by law to be undertaken
elsewhere.
Finance
1)
Financial Services
2)
Contracts, commissioning, procurement
3)
Legal services
4)
Health and safety at work (in so far as it relates to the Council
as an employer)
5)
Corporate communications and media protocols
6)
Corporate and Democratic services
7)
Human resources
8)
Information Communication Technology
9)
Revenues and Benefits
10) Customer Services
11) Assets (strategically)
2.
Overall responsibility for monitoring Council performance.
3.
To formulate and develop relevant corporate policy documents and
strategies including the Corporate Plan.
4.
To formulate the budget proposals in accordance with the Budget and
Policy Framework, including capital and revenue spending, and the
Housing Revenue Account Business Plan (including rent setting for
Council homes), in accordance with the Council’s priorities
and make recommendations to Council for approval.
5.
To formulate the Council’s Borrowing and Investment Strategy
and make recommendations to Council for approval.
6.
To take decisions on spending within the annual budget to ensure
delivery of the Council’s priorities.
7.
To approve the write off of any outstanding debt owed to the
Council above the delegated limit of £5,000.
8.
To determine capital grant applications.
9.
To make recommendations on the allocation and use of resources to
achieve the council’s priorities.
10.To manage and
monitor the Council approved budgets and allocation of
resources.
11.To provide the lead
on partnership working including the joint delivery of
services.
12.To consider any
staffing matters that are not delegated to Officers, such as
proposals that are not contained within existing budgetary
provision.
13.To strategically
manage any lands or property of the council and provide strategic
property advice relating to the council’s Housing Stock and
without prejudice to the generality of this, to specifically
undertake the following-
The Council’s
Asset Management Plan
(a)
The acquisition and disposal of land and property and taking of
leases, licenses, dedications and easements.
(b)
The granting variation renewal review management and termination of
leases, licenses, dedications and easements.
(c)
Promoting the use of Council owned assets by the local community
and other interested parties.
(d)
To manage any lands or property of the Council;
(e)
To include properties within the council’s Asset Management
Portfolio including Halls etc.
(f)
To take a strategic approach to asset management, ensuring that the
use of all of the Council’s Property assets achieves Value
for Money and supports the achievement of the Council’s
corporate priorities.
(g)
To review the corporate Asset Management Plan annually.
(h)
The acquisition of land in advance of requirements for the benefit,
improvement or development of the Borough.
(i)
Disposal of land surplus to the requirements of a council
function.
(j)
Appropriation of land surplus for the requirements of another
Council function.
(k)
Promote the use of Council owned assets by the local community and
other interested parties where appropriate.
(l)
Property and asset management, including acquisitions and disposals
not included in the approved Asset Management Plan.
(m)To receive updates reports on
the Asset Development Programme and the work of the Asset
Development Programme and Project Board.
(n)
To take a strategic approach to commercial activity, both existing
and new, ensuring the Council realises revenue generation
opportunities and supports the achievement of the Council’s
corporate priorities.
(o)
To agree and monitor the governance arrangements for any commercial
and/or partnership arrangement with the Council.
(p)
Promoting a culture of entrepreneurialism and building the required
skills and capacity.
(q)
To consider and approve business cases and commercial business
plans for commercial activity.
14. To consider and propose matters concerning the
promotion of economic development throughout the Borough and the
interface with countryside or regional economic development
initiatives.
Economic Development
(a)
To lead, consider and propose matters concerning the promotion of
economic development throughout the Borough and the interface with
countrywide or regional economic development
initiatives.
(b)
To promote and encourage enterprise and investment in the Borough
in order to maintain and sustain the economic wellbeing and
regeneration of the area.
(c)
To develop climate where businesses and individuals can innovate,
compete and contribute to the economic development and regeneration
of the area; and excellence in local business.
(d)
To encourage the growth of existing businesses in the borough and
access to the skills and training necessary to support
them.
(e)
To develop and deliver a Borough wide initiative on
apprenticeships.
(f)
To consider and determine matters relating to the promotion,
maintenance and enhancement of the vitality and viability of
shopping centres within the Borough.
(g)
To consult with the Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small
Businesses, residents and other interested third
parties.
(h)
To maintain a special interest in promoting employment in the
Borough.
(i)
To promote and encourage tourism and heritage.
(j)
Parking (off street parking provision in Council owned/leased
off-street parking places).
(k)
Any matters relating to Crossrail.
15.To consider a report
from the Monitoring Officer at the beginning of the Municipal Year,
for the Committee to appoint the membership of the Constitution
Working Group, in order for the Monitoring Officer to consult with
such Members on the regular review of the Constitution
documentation in accordance with Article 12 of the Constitution
during the year.
16.To review and
facilitate the transformation of delivery of services.
Transformation
(a)
To approve and facilitate the transformation of delivery of
services.
Projects
(a)
To identify, monitor and oversee the implementation of those
Corporate Projects that have been agreed by the committee to be
major.
Scrutiny
(a)
To advise the Audit & Scrutiny Committee of any matters that
require scrutiny in accordance with the Audit and Scrutiny
Procedure Rules.
(b)
To receive requests and determine on matters that require scrutiny
from any Committee in accordance with the Audit and Scrutiny
Procedure Rules.
17.To consider any
requests for sponsorship and use of the Council’s Coats of
Arms and logos.