Issue details

Constitutional Review – Financial Procedure Rules

The Leader of the Council at the Council Meeting on 30 June 2016 reported that he had requested the Monitoring Officer in conjunction with Democratic Services to undertake a democratic and constitutional review through the Constitution Working Party. The aim is to conclude the review in time for any revised arrangements to be in place for the Annual Council Meeting in May 2017 and so be operational for the 2017/18 municipal year.

The review of the arrangements for the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs is the responsibility of the Chief Finance Officer. This report sets out the proposed updates to the Financial Procedure Rules (FPR) as a result of a review undertaken during autumn 2016.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 14 Mar 2017 by Executive

Decision due: 30 Mar 2017 by Council Meeting

Lead member: Executive Councillor (Reform & Governance)

Department: Corporate and Support Services

Contact: Celia Tierney, Head of Legal & Democratic Governance Email: Celia.Tierney@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3230.

Consultation process

N/A

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Corporate, Resource Management & Governance

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Documents

  • Constitutional Review – Financial Procedure Rules