Issue - meetings

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

To inform the Executive of the urgent decision that was taken by the Corporate Director Resources accept the outcome for the insurance tender and appoint the insurers for three years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, so that the necessary insurances will be in place on 1 April 2023.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended to:

1.1       To note the decision that was taken by the Corporate Director Resources on 13 March 2023 (Appendix 1).

Resolved

(1)          That the urgent decision taken by the Corporate Director Resources on 13 March 2023 in relation to the award of insurance be noted.

The Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) submitted a report to inform the Executive of the urgent decision that was taken by the Corporate Director Resources to accept the outcome for the insurance tender and appoint the insurers for three years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, so that the necessary insurances would be in place on 1 April 2023.

Resolved

(1)          That the urgent decision taken by the Corporate Director Resources on 13 March 2023 in relation to the award of insurance be noted.

Reasons

In line with the Constitution, this report is informing Executive of the decision which were taken by the Corporate Director Resources to ensure that the Council has insurance in place on 1 April 2023.

Alternative options

Option 1: Not to note the report. This is not recommended as the urgent action has been taken and it is a constitutional requirement for it to be reported to Executive.