After consideration of a report of the
Corporate Director Strategic Resources proposing delegation of
authority to make amendments to the Procurement and Contract
Procedure Rules and after consultation with Executive Members, the
Chief Executive Officer agreed that authority be delegated to the
Corporate Director Strategic Resources, in consultation with the
Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services), to make
required amendments to the Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules
to ensure business continuity and appropriate approvals are
implemented during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic including,
but not limited to, the following areas of the Rules:
• Rule 16 – Exceptions to the Procurement and Contract
Procedure Rules (Directors Recommendation)
• Rule 16.4 - Waivers
• Executing deeds (including by electronic sealing)