Decision details

Appointment of the Leader of the Council

Decision Maker: Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

(a)       That the Constitution is amended in accordance with the report to require a new Leader to be appointed either:

 

i) at the next available council meeting whenever the office falls vacant, or

ii) immediately after the Leader is removed by a motion on notice.

 

(b)       That an additional sub-paragraph (d) be inserted to state that the Leader would hold office until he/she is incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of Leader for a period of six months or longer.

Report author: Gareth Owens

Publication date: 31/01/2025

Date of decision: 06/11/2024

Decided at meeting: 06/11/2024 - Constitution and Democratic Services Committee

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