Policy, Projects & Resources Committee
1.
The function within the remit of the Policy, Projects and Resources
Committee include all financial matters relating to the budget,
(and for avoidance of doubt, being the superior Committee on all
such maters 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
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)
Member Development
8)
Human resources
9)
Information Communication Technology
10) Revenues and Benefits
11) Customer Services
12) 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.
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
committee.
(j)
Appropriation of land surplus to the requirements of a
committee.
(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 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.
(n)
Promoting a culture of entrepreneurialism and building the required
skills and capacity.
(o)
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)
Crossrail
15.To consider a report
from the Monitoring Officer at the beginning of the civic 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 major
Corporate projects.
(b)
To advise the Audit & Scrutiny Committee of the major Corporate
projects.