"(a) that clause 14.1 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:- the words “The question as tabled should not include supplementary or contextual text.” where they occur on the fourth to fifth lines thereof shall be deleted and the words “The question as tabled should only contain contextual information as preamble that is directly related and sufficient to facilitate understanding of the question.” substituted therefor
(b) that clause 14.2 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:-
(i) the number “45” where it occurs on the first line thereof shall be replaced with the number “60”
(ii) the words “within one hour of the meeting ending” shall be inserted between the words “provided” and “included” where they occur on the last line thereof.
(c) that clause 14.3 of Standing Orders is deleted and replaced with the following:
“The process for selecting the order of questions for the agenda is as follows:
- Questions received are divided into lots:
- Lot one - main Opposition;
- Lot two - second Opposition;
- Lot three - Independent Members and Opposition Parties with fewer than 2 members and
- Lot four - the Administration;
- Questions will be put into each lot, by list, in the order received by the Chief Executive, unless all Members of the relevant group have given prior written agreement to the Chief Executive, that the order in which questions are listed in the lot for allocation can be specified by the leader of that group.
- Questions will be allocated to the agenda in turn from each lot list.
- The process proceeds until all questions have been allocated to the agenda.
(d) that clause 14.4 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:-
(i) the words “with contextual preamble” will be inserted between the words “question” and “tabled” where they occur on the first and second lines thereof.
(ii) the word “further” shall be inserted between the words “No” and “preamble” where they occur on the second line thereof.
(iii) the words “with contextual preamble” shall be inserted between the words “question” and “arising” where they occur on the sixth line thereof
(iv) the words “use best endeavours to” will be inserted between the words “will” and “arrange” where they occur on the penultimate line thereof.
(v) the words “within 24 hours from the 10am deadline.” shall be added after the word “provided” where it occurs on the last line thereof.
(e) that clause 14.7 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:- with regard to the rule contained in the third bullet point thereof, the words “unless it is seeking a progress update on a previous answer given” shall be added after the word “months” where it occurs on the last line thereof.
(f) that clause 15.2 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:- the words “For amendments proposed in relation to motions lodged under Standing Order 15.1, notice of amendment from the proposer and seconder must be emailed to the Chief Executive not later than 2pm on the Monday prior to the Council meeting and after having been checked for competency, will be circulated to Members in advance of the meeting.” where they occur on the fourth to eighth lines thereof shall be deleted.
(g) that clause 15.4 of Standing Orders be amended as follows:- with regard to the rule contained in the eighth bullet point thereof, the words “and agreement” where they occur on the penultimate line thereof shall be deleted.
(h) that clauses 6.5, 19.5, 23.1 and 25.1(i) of Standing Orders be amended as follows:- the words “two thirds” where they occur within said clauses shall be deleted and the words “a majority” substituted therefor."