1.       That the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 - Partnership Policy be approved.

2.       That the Assistant Director Regulatory / Senior Responsible Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, be granted delegated authority to make such amendments to this policy as may from time to time be required in order to (i) reference any links or amended links to other documents as may be required; and (ii) reflect any issues over which the Council has no discretion including, but not limited to, references to any legislative changes and amended guidance. Any material amendments to the policy will be subject to the usual approval process in line with the Constitution.