Issue - meetings

Purpose of Report

To seek approval to implement proposed amendments to the Lincoln Tenants’ Panel Constitution.

Decision

That the amendments to the Lincoln Tenants’ Panel Constitution be approved.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None.

Reason for Decision

The report set out proposed amendments to the Lincoln Tenants’ Panel Constitution, as put forward and considered at meetings of the Panel held on 6 September 2017, 3 January 2018 and 17 January 2018, which included:

·         revisions to the Code of Conduct contained within the Lincoln Tenants’ Panel Constitution;

·         revisions to the Communications Protocol in respect of breaches;

·         creation of an additional seat on the Panel for a member of the Next Gen Group;

·         clarification that decisions could not be made outside of meetings, except for urgent decisions on expenditure under £300;

·         several other minor changes.

A copy of the amended Constitution was appended to the report.