5 Protocol for the Operation of the Call-In Sub-Committee PDF 25 KB
Minutes:
The Chair drew attention to the document ‘Protocol for the Operation of the Call-In Sub-Committee’ which was included with the agenda papers and read paragraphs 5 and 8 to the meeting. In accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 46.5, a notice seeking to invoke the call-in procedure must state at least one of the following grounds in support of the request for a call-in of the decision:-
(a) inadequate consultation with stakeholders prior to the decision;
(b) the absence of adequate evidence on which to base a decision;
(c) the decision is contrary to the policy framework, or contrary to, or not wholly in accordance with the budget framework;
(d) the action is not proportionate to the desired outcome;
(e) a potential human rights challenge;
(f) insufficient consideration of legal and financial advice.
He emphasised that the Sub-Committee were not able to change the decision made by Cabinet.