Regulatory and other Committees

These committees are required by law to oversee specific functions of the Council, such as the issuing of licenses.

Category Items

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee meets as and when necessary for the appointment of Senior Officers at Chief Executive or Strategic Director level.
Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet 4 times a year. Membership is made up of 5 Members (Including 1 independent non-elected Member).
General Purposes Committee

The General Purposes Committee is responsible for the granting of all Licences and the hearing of appeals (except Licenses under the 2003 Licensing Act).
Joint Consultative Committee

The Joint Consultative Committee is a Joint meeting of representatives of the employers (Councillors) and employees (staff-side representatives)
Licensing Committee

The Licensing Committee is responsible for the granting of Licences under the Licensing Act 2003.
Standards Committee

The Standards Committee’s remit is to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by Councillors.
Statement of Accounts Committee

The Statement of Accounts Committee meets once a year to approve the Statement of Accounts in accordance with the Account and Audit Regulations 2003.
Stevenage, North and East Herts Joint CCTV Committee
Stevenage/HCC Highways Joint Member Panel

This Panel is a Joint meeting of the Borough Council and the County Council to prioritise local highway needs.