To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Governance and Community Strategy.For Executive to comment prior to referral to November Council.

The Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy and Monitoring Officer submitted a report, which had previously been referred to the Standards and Scrutiny Committees, seeking any comments from the Executive in relation to proposed changes and improvements, aimed at improving openness, transparency and public engagement. Subject to any comments, the paper was to be referred to Council at its meeting on 28^th November 2018. In discussion Members noted a number of issues relating to public questions including applicability to regulatory committees, the possibility of malicious / spurious questions, the recording of questions; and to the usage of electronic agenda. It was noted that Committee Chairs would have a significant role in the practical operation of the proposed arrangements.

RESOLVED – That the content of the report, and its proposed referral to Council, be noted.