Resolving Disagreements. 13.1 The Area Committee Procedure Rules in the Council’s constitution set out the ultimate procedure to follow in the event of a fundamental disagreement between the Area Committee, and the service. 13.2 In general, it is expected that all parties will try to resolve a dispute locally in the first instance. If necessary this would involve the Area Leader, particularly where it is felt the dispute/potential solution necessitated influence elsewhere in the Council. 13.3 Where a mutually acceptable resolution cannot be reached, the matter will be referred to the Director of Environment & Neighbourhoods and/or the Executive Member for Environmental Services. Both have the right to refer the matter to the Executive Board for consideration. In instances where the dispute has an impact on service delivery, the Director of Environment & Neighbourhoods shall have the right to implement a temporary solution, pending Executive Board consideration of the disputed issue. 13.4 Where disagreements arise over decisions made by the Area Committee or the Director of Environment & Neighbourhoods, then the Area Committee Procedure Rules of the Constitution will be followed. 14.1 Where information is supplied by either party that is deemed of a confidential nature, all individuals acting on behalf of the parties will treat the information as confidential and not disclose it to any groups or individuals outside of the Agreement. 14.2 The legal requirements placed upon the Council through various pieces of legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989. It is the duty of the Environmental Locality Manager to ensure that the Area Committee fully understands any impact that their priorities or service direction may have on the ability to meet these legal requirements.
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