Agenda

Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any business identified to be considered at this meeting.

Notice of items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To receive the minutes of the Democratic Services Committee meeting held on the 20 September 2024 (copy enclosed).

To consider a report by the Democratic Services Manager (copy attached) on the consultation process needed in order for the Council to change its voting system to the single transferable vote method.

To consider a report by the Democratic Services Manager (copy attached) to advise of the Panel’s decisions for 2025 - 2026 in respect of payments to elected and co-opted members.

To consider a report by the Head of Corporate Support Services – People (copy attached) on the duty on political group leaders to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by members of their group.

To consider a report by the Democratic Services Manager (copy attached) about the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru’s 2025 electoral review programme which will review Denbighshire’s electoral arrangements.

To consider a report by the Democratic Services Manager (copy attached) about a new public webcast archive that will extend the availability of webcasts beyond the current 6-months limit.

To consider the committee’s forward work programme.