4. Key Decisions - Constitution - Chapter 1, The Articles

4.1.  A “key decision” is a significant decision that is legally within the power of the Cabinet to make and has not been reserved for decision by Council or delegated to a Committee or officer by the provisions of this Constitution.

4.2.  For the purposes of this Article, a decision is “significant” if it meets the financial or community impact criteria.

4.2.1. Financial – A decision that will result in the Council:-

4.2.1.1.  Incurring potential revenue expenditure or savings over £50,000.00;

4.2.1.2.  Incurring potential capital expenditure or savings over £100,000.00;

4.2.2. Community Impact – A decision that is significant in its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards in the District of Braintree. That is a decision where:-

4.2.2.1.  A significant number of users of the service in the ward(s) will be affected and/or;

4.2.2.2.  An impact that will last for a number of years or be permanent; and/or

4.2.2.3.  A significant impact on communities in terms of environmental and social well- being.

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