68.1 The Council considered changes to the Rights of Way Delegation Code of Practice and a new Standing Order on reasonable adjustments, in the light of a report by the Governance Committee (pages 37 to 40.
68.2 Resolved –
(1) That the proposed changes to the Delegation Code of Practice for Rights of Way (Public Path Orders), as set out at Appendix 1 to the report, be approved; and
(2) That Council be recommended to add a new Standing Order 1.07 to Part 4, Section 1 of the Constitution, as set out in paragraph 8 of the report.
34.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Highways, Transport and Planning which proposed amendments to the Rights of Way Code of Practice (copy appended to the signed minutes).
34.2 It was noted that on page 53, paragraph (1) ii should include ‘Sussex Police’ in the text as well as the heading.
34.3 Members were reassured that the reduction in the 21-day time limit to 10 days is in relation to local member consultation only and will not affect the publication of statutory notices for the public.
34.4 Resolved - That the proposed changes to the Delegation Code of Practice for Rights of Way (Public Path Orders), as set out at Appendix 1 to the report, subject to the minor amendment in minute 34.2, be submitted to full Council for approval on 18 February 2022.