Council is asked to agree the protocol for the operation of remote meetings as set out in the paper on this agenda (report and protocol to follow).

Cllr Malik left the meeting during this item.

Council considered the report of the Head of Law and Governance setting out a protocol for the smooth running of remote meetings.

Council resolved to confirm the protocol for the operation of remote meetings as set out in the decision taken by the Chief Executive and in the Appendix to the report.