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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