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Here they use a special motion and have 6 months from the date the decision was made to use it.
Here we need 5 Cllrs to agree and it needs to be submitted in writting within a certain time period and then the original item comes back into discussion. It is in the standing orders.
After 6 months I'm unsure. I'd like clarification on that as well but i think a new motion can override one that is more than 6 months old.
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Many thanks for that.
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If you are using the current model standing orders, the process is set out in section 7 Previous Resolutions. Resolutions should not normally be reversed within six months of the original meeting, although you have the power to do this in exceptional circumstances. This is to prevent councils from becoming bogged down in revisiting recent business. Once a resolution has been reviewed, it cannot be reviewed again for a further six months.
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Very helpful - thank-you.
Hi Dave I hope you are well   was looking for this and came across your comment.   What would you consider exception circumstances ? thanks

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