Ann’s Myrow Diary W/C 21st April
Monday 22nd The ‘talk’ this week has been concerned with the delegation of powers used by councils. It appears that many abuse this power. ‘The regulations specifically prevent delegation in relation to section 53 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2853/schedule/1/made A Decision has to be made by “Elected members”…. and they can only “delegate” when there is NO contention/conflict…… Norfolk County Council have a delegation policy. It states the following; Officers can only act within delegated powers and these are exercisable subject to: (a) strategies,…