Bracknell Forest Council
Record of Decision
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Work Programme Reference
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I103976 |
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TITLE: |
Member's Equalities Working Group Recommendations
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SERVICE AREA: |
Chief Executive's Office
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PURPOSE OF DECISION
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To seek agreement to adopt the recommendations developed by the Member’s Equalities Working Group to ensure the highest standards of councillor behaviour and advance equality, diversity and inclusion.
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IS KEY DECISION |
No
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DECISION MADE BY: |
Executive Member for Council Strategy and Community Cohesion
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DECISION/RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
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That the recommendations of the Member’s Equalities Working Group including the adoption of a Mayor’s Charter be adopted by the Council.
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REASON FOR DECISION
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The Council’s endorsement and support for the recommendations will enable the working group to implement, monitor and report the progress made in delivering the recommendations.
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
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Councillors are committed to continuing to strive for the highest standards of behaviour therefore doing nothing is not an option that would be considered. The council has worked positively and proactively on a cross party basis to address the issues raised in the Members’ Pulse Survey and develop recommendations to further enhance working relationships.
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DOCUMENT CONSIDERED: |
Report of the Members’ Equalities Working Group
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DECLARED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: |
None.
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Date Decision Made |
Final Day of Call-in Period |
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14 December 2021 |
21 December 2021 |
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