EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

The External Affairs & Planning Committee meets on a monthly basis, beginning at 7pm, and is open to the press and public. All Councillors are members of the Committee. The Committee's Chairman is Councillor Tom Hamilton .

The Committee has 'executive powers' meaning that, unlike other Committees, is does not make recommendations to Council for adoption, but rather makes decisions.

Please note if you plan to attend a meeting of the External Affairs & Planning Committee that the Public Gallery can accommodate 32 people seated, with space for one wheelchair user also provided, and only children aged 2 and under will be able to sit on an adult's knee.

From 7th June 2007 and the introduction of a new structure, three sub-committees (Education, Health and Co-ordinating) now also report through the External Affairs and Planning Committee.

Its remit is to consider:

 relevant deputations from members of the public and other organisations

 planning

 roads

 housing

 water & sewerage

 all consultative papers from outside bodies

 political matters

Minutes of the Committee meetings are available to view/download here.