Decision details

The report of the Head of Function (Resources) and Section 151 Officer in relation to a proposal to write off a specific debt was presented. The report set out the context and circumstances wherein the debt arose and it sought the Executive’s approval for writing off the debt for the reasons outlined therein.

Councillor R. Meirion Jones sought clarification as to whether he should declare an interest having been previously employed in the Council’s Legal Department.

The Head of Function (Council Business) and Monitoring Officer advised that as the Member had not been involved with this matter at the time of his employment, it was not necessary for him to declare an interest.

It was resolved –

•  To proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the report.

•  That the Council’s processes and procedures in relation to similar matters are reviewed and a progress report on implementing a resulting action plan be presented via the Portfolio Member for Finance to the Executive and Scrutiny.

(Councillor R. Meirion Jones did not take part in the discussion nor vote on the matter)