Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking approval to advertise for the position of Independent Person.

RESOLVED that:

1.            The Monitoring Officer take steps to recruit to the role of Independent Person to ensure that the Council is not left without an Independent Person from 11 July 2017;

2.            Any suitable candidates for the role of Independent Person can be considered for the reserve role; and

3.            The Interview Panel comprising Councillor Payne, Powell and Ellwood can continue to interview candidates and make recommendations to appoint to any future vacancies for co-opted members or independent persons. Any member of the Committee can act as substitute to the Interview Panel, if necessary.