What is an advisory committee?

Question

I am aware of committees and sub-committees and are aware of the regulations they must follow. But can anyone tell me what an advisory committee is please?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Basically its a group that doesn't have to have any Councillors on it who might form to advise the Council on something so for example you may have a Friends of Smith Park group who along with a Police Community Support Officer, a school representative etc etc share their knowledge and expertise with the Council for the greater good of 'Smith Park' or similar outdoor spaces that the council may own/manage.

An advisory committee has no power and no voting rights.

Comments

Thank you for your reply. That's very helpful. Is it a formal group in as does it require a formal agenda and the presence of the clerk?

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No it's not formal per sae but ideally through best practice should have some terms of reference. Again due to transparency etc it's always good to stick to the usual 3 days for the agenda and publishing but no it does not need the Clerk present.