Issue - meetings

That Council approve Councillor Evans’ inability to attend meetings due to his ill-health.

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services introduced the report which sought approval for the reason for Councillor Ted Evans’ inability to attend meetings for 6 months in line with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.

            Councillor Bernie Attridge proposed that the County Council support the recommendation outlined in the report which was duly seconded.

            In response to a question from Councillor Tony Sharps on whether such decisions could be taken under delegated powers, the Chief Executive explained that it was a statutory provision as outlined in the Local Government Act 1972 and had to be considered by County Council.

            Also, the wording ‘failure to attend’ throughout the report would now be referred to as ‘inability to attend’ to be more accurate and sensitive to the situation.

RESOLVED:

That Council approve Councillor Evans’ inability to attend meetings due to his ill-health.