Decision details

*RESOLVED -

1.   That the officer’s report on the impact on the council of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the response actions carried out following an inspection in 2016 and current best practice guidelines, be noted.

2.   That the changes to the Council’s RIPA policies and procedures as detailed in the officer’s report be adopted and implemented.

3.   That the Cabinet Member for Finance and Governance be delegated authority to make decisions on specified matters relating to the council’s use of RIPA powers.

4.   That the Standards and Audit Committee receive annual reports on the council’s use of RIPA policies and procedures..

5.   That the Local Government and Regulatory Law Manager be delegated authority to make any necessary and consequential constitutional amendments relating to RIPA policies and procedures.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To enable the Council to operate the RIPA system effectively and as required by law and guidance.