To consider a report and receive a presentation by the Director of Public Health/Head of Policy and Performance

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Public Health/Head of Policy and Performance informing of the Terms of Reference of the Policy and Performance Committees as set out in Article 6 of the Council’s Constitution.

The report indicated that the specific service areas that fall under the remit of the Committee were detailed in Appendix 2 to the report.

Fiona Johnstone, Director of Public Health/Head of Policy and Performance gave a presentation to Members which outlined the key principles, purpose, and committee structure; it also highlighted the remit of the Committee which was also included in the briefing pack (Minute 12 refers) and the meeting procedure rules.

Ms Johnstone indicated that following consideration of the report at the Co-ordinating Committee on 3 July 2013, it was agreed that all cross cutting work would be referred to that Committee for consideration. Ms Johnstone indicated that further minor amendments were made to the meeting procedure rules these would be incorporated into the final document.

RESOLVED:

That the report and the procedure rules detailed in Appendix 1 to the report be noted.