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The Chair in introducing the report thanked the Members and Officers  that had participated in the review.  Since it was established, the Working Group had met on a number of occasions in what has been a constructive and positive process.

The Members then considered each of the recommendations set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Subject 1: The role and accountability of Members

That all Members should be encouraged to take an active interest in the entire National Park, not just to the specific area that is normally allocated to them.  The map in Park Life linking Members to specific areas will be discontinued, but Member’s photographs and contact details will remain.

The motion was voted and carried.

Subject 2:  Committee Issues

That the existing template for meetings of the Authority be amended to help all Members engage in the work of the Authority, and that a new Park Management and Resources Committee be set up to replace  the current Audit, Resources & Performance Committee.  Some Members felt that the word “Management” in the title wasn’t appropriate, so further discussion was needed with the Working Group and in consultation with the Chair of ARP, to come up with a new title.

The motion was voted and carried.

Subject 3:  Officer Delegation Scheme

That delegations to Officers will be considered in more detail by the Working Group before bringing proposals to the Authority.

The motion was voted and carried.

Subject 4:  Member Representatives

A meeting has been planned in June before the AGM to look at the stated purpose of Member Representatives and their briefs.   The Working Group will be considering in more detail the Member Representative Roles before bringing proposals to the Authority.

The motion was voted and carried.

RESOLVED:-

1.    To approve the recommendations of the Working Group.