Issue - meetings

(a)       That Jacqueline Guest be appointed to the Standards Committee until the 21stJuly 2027;

(b)       That David Davies be appointed to the Standards Committee from 1^st January 2022 until the 31st December 2027;

(c)        That Noela Jones be thanked for acting as Lay Person on the Committee; and

(d)       That Phillipa Earlam be thanked for her work on the Committee.

The Chief Officer (Governance) presented a report to give details of the preferred candidate for the Independent Member vacancy on the Standards Committee.

The Chief Officer provided background information and referred to the vacancy for an Independent Member (co-optee) on the Standards Committee.   He reported that an advertisement had been placed in the local press and online. There were four applicants, of whom three were shortlisted and interviewed.  Two candidates were suitable for appointment and it was recommended that Jacqueline Guest and David Davies be appointed.  Jacqueline Guest would commence her appointment immediately, filling the current  vacancy on the Committee. David Davies’ appointment would  be effective from 1^st January 2022 when an existing Independent Member had indicated their intention to stand down.

In moving the recommendations, Councillor Paul Johnson said the new appointments would bring important skills and personal qualities to the Standards Committee.  He expressed thanks for the work and valuable contribution made by Rob Dewey and Phillipa Earlam to the Committee.  Councillor Marion Bateman seconded the recommendation and commented that the new members would be an asset.  She also took the opportunity to thank Councillor Paul Johnson for his work on the Committee. 

On being put to the vote the recommendations were carried.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That Jacqueline Guest be appointed to the Standards Committee until the 21stJuly 2027;

(b)       That David Davies be appointed to the Standards Committee from 1^st January 2022 until the 31st December 2027;

(c)        That Noela Jones be thanked for acting as Lay Person on the Committee; and

(d)       That Phillipa Earlam be thanked for her work on the Committee.