Issue - meetings

to note the covert surveillance activity.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Commissioning which was provided to ensure that Elected Members reviewed the Council’s use of investigatory powers on a quarterly basis and had oversight that those powers were being used consistently in accordance with the Use of Investigatory Powers Policy. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee note the covert surveillance activity.

In response to questions relating to the level of participation from the most recent poll and awareness raising, Ms Johnstone advised that a number of officers had access to the portal, however around 30% of them were more frequent users and responded on a regular basis.  She further advised that the portal was a restricted portal which contained training materials and polls for users to complete.

In response to a question relating to the assurance that the Scheme was working effectively, Ms Johnstone advised that Authorised Officers reviewed and where appropriate approved applications as they were submitted.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation contained in the report.