Agenda item

Notice of Motion Regarding "Public Accountability of Members and Officers" - Given By Councillor Robert Murphy and To Be Seconded By Councillor Douglas Johnson

That this Council:-

(a)       notes the recent application to the High Court by Sheffield City Council to commit Cllr Alison Teal for contempt;

(b)       notes that the case was dismissed by the Court against Cllr Teal after the Judge agreed with Cllr Teal’s view of the facts and law;

(c)       is seriously concerned that a member of the opposition on this City Council was selected from a significantly larger group of protestors for the case;

(d)       believes that the nationwide bad publicity has brought severe reputational damage to the City Council and the City of Sheffield;

(e)       is seriously concerned that despite the Judge's findings, there has been no public apology, statement or investigation by the Administration;

(f)        calls for an independent enquiry into the conduct of members of the Administration and Council officers that led to this case being brought, the enquiry team being agreed by all groups represented on Sheffield City Council, and the findings made public; and

(g)       will ensure that the enquiry team will have access to all information requested.

 

Minutes:

9.1

In view of the consent of the Council having not been given to a request made by the mover of the Motion (Councillor Robert Murphy) for permission to alter the wording of paragraph (a) of the Motion as published on the agenda, the Notice of Motion regarding “Public Accountability of Members and Officers” at item 9 on the Summons for this meeting, was withdrawn at the request of Councillor Murphy and with the consent of the Council, in accordance with Council Procedure Rules 11(a)(x) and 17.10.