27 October 2026 Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

A G E N D A
1.    Apologies

2.    Declarations of Interest

3.    Minutes of the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee Meeting held Tuesday 22 September 2026 (summary attached)

4.    Minutes of the Women’s Working Group Meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 (copy attached)

5.    Local Government Elections 2027 (Report attached)

6.    Corporate Services Management Accounts P5 (Report attached)

7.    Elected Member Development (Report attached)

8.    Update on Progress - Causeway Coast and Glens Community Plan (Report attached)

9.    ODHR Policies and Procedures - Learning & Development Policy (Report attached)

10.    Consultations (Report attached)
•    Consultation on the Draft Local Government Staff Commission Dissolution Order

11.    Conferences

12.    Correspondence

13.    Matters for Reporting to the Partnership Panel

14.   To consider a Notice of Motion proposed by Councillor Ciaran McQuillan and seconded by Councillor Leanne Peacock referred from Council Meeting held Tuesday 06 October 2026:

“Motion: Safeguarding Local Digital Designers and Artists from AI Displacement

That this Council recognises the vital contribution of digital designers, artists, and creative professionals to the cultural, economic, and community life of the Causeway Coast and Glens area.

This Council further notes growing concerns within the creative sector regarding the rapid and unregulated use of artificial intelligence in design, illustration, branding, and digital content production, which risks undermining local employment, devaluing creative skills, and eroding opportunities for emerging artists.

Therefore, this Council commits to:

• Prioritising the use of locally produced human created digital design and artwork in all Council communications, branding, promotional materials, and commissioned projects.

• Developing guidance to ensure AI generated content does not replace professional designers or artists within Council procurement processes.

• Engaging with local creative practitioners to understand the challenges posed by AI and to support sustainable, fair employment within the sector.

• Advocating for ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI technologies across the council area, ensuring they complement rather than replace human creativity."

FOR CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION (Items 15 to 16)

15.    Minutes of the Land & Property and Strategic Assets Sub-Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 07 October 2026 (copy attached)

16.    ICT Resourcing Report (report attached).

17.    Any Other Relevant Business (notified in accordance with Standing Order 12(o))