Issue - meetings

(i)       in response to a question from Councillor Townson relating to whether the names of the Authorising Officers were available to the public, to note that a response would be circulated to the Committee outwith the meeting; and

(ii)      to otherwise note the content of the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Officer Governance which advised that it was a requirement under paragraph 3.29 of the Scottish Government’s Code of Practice for Covert Surveillance and Property interference that elected members review the authority’s use of covert surveillance on a quarterly basis to ensure that it was being used consistently with the local authority’s policy and that the policy remained fit for purpose.

The report recommended:

that the Committee note the update within the report.

Councillor Townson sought information as to whether the names of Authorising Officers were available to the Public, wherein the Committee were advised that the information would be circulated outwith the meeting.

Councillor Townson sought information as to whether anyone involved in a covert surveillance that resulted in a court appearance would be removed from being used in the future, wherein the Chief Officer Governance advised that this would be determined on a case by case basis.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       in response to a question from Councillor Townson relating to whether the names of the Authorising Officers were available to the public, to note that a response would be circulated to the Committee outwith the meeting; and

(ii)      to otherwise note the content of the report.