Urgencies 2011

The urgency procedure is operated under section 19 of the Standing Orders. In particular, paragraph 19.1 reads

19.1 If at any time the Chief Executive of London Councils considers that any matter is urgent and should be decided on prior to the next meeting of London Councils, then he/she shall consult the Elected Officers of London Councils. If at least two of the Elected Officers, of whom one will be the Chairman, if available, and the other will be from another political party or no party, agree that the matter is urgent and agree on the Chief Executive’s recommendation, then the decision shall be taken by the Chief Executive in accordance with such recommendation, subject to the decision being recorded in writing and signed by the Elected Officers agreeing the recommendation and the Chief Executive.

Any decisions taken under the urgency procedure are then reported back to the next meeting of the Executive.