Is there any law on minute taking at council meetings?

Question

If so, what are the rules and where can I find them?

Answer 1

Look at the Local Government Act 1972 and its ammendments - this will describe the duty of local authorities with regard to provision of information.

Answer 2

Minutes can only be taken by a recognised council offical or appointee. The rules governing this will be found in the relevant council'sStanding Orders. There are are not normally any regulations about note-taking from the public-gallery.

Answer 3

There are legal requirements for records of decisions made to be kept. There is no set way in which this must be done - however most professionals in this field would refer to the work of Raymond Knowles for (pretty much) definitive guidance. Authority specific rules are set out in their constitution.

It is a legal requirement that minutes be kept for public inspection ( along with associated agenda and reports) for six years.

Most Authorities will have a democratic support team whose job it is to provide this service - they have a duty to provide copies if asked!

Answer 4

There should be standing orders within the council itself. Ask at the Chief Executives Office. They have to tell you.

Answer 5

I only know that it damned sure better be done.


All corporations and clubs maintain minutes, designated by their by-laws.

I would think that City Councils must have a set of by-laws in their charter.

Answer 6

Well, good question. Have first hand experience on the fact most of these meetings are held and recorded and not produced when asked for.. corruption..

Answer 7

Try this one. Good luck.

http://www.rulesonline.com/