To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 July (SC.9 - SC.12), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 July 2016 (SC.9 - SC.12), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the Project Plan.

Mick Jewitt, Executive Director and Dominic Passman, Health and Safety Risk Manager, North Yorkshire County Council, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received;

(2)        Paul Staines, Head of Service Environment, and Peter Marshall, Health and Safety Officer, North Yorkshire County Council, be invited to the next meeting of the Committee.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the Project Plan.

David Goodwin, Executive Director, attended the meeting to provide evidence.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee was satisfied with the information provided, but considered it needed more information on issues raised and additional evidence in order to progress the review.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)        the information provided so far be received;

(2)        Helen Kemp, Head of Service Customer and Economy and Clive Thornton, Corporate Facilities Manager, be invited to the next meeting of the Committee.