Issue - meetings

(a)       That Council reappoints Phillipa Ann Earlam to the Standards Committee for four years and advertises the vacancy for the remaining position jointly with Wrexham County Borough Council; and

(b)       That the Chair of the Council write to Edward Hughes thanking him for his hard work on the Committee during his term.

The Chief Officer (Governance) presented a report on the membership of the Standards Committee as the terms of office of two of the independent members had recently expired.  Both members were eligible to be reappointed for a second term and their valued contributions to the Committee were recognised.  Whilst Phillipa Earlam was willing to serve again, it was suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to Edward Hughes who wished to step down.

The Chief Officer outlined the rules on appointing independent members and advised that a potential joint recruitment process with Wrexham County Borough Council would be beneficial.

In welcoming the contributions of independent members on the Standards Committee, Councillor Paul Johnson moved the recommendations in the report which were seconded by Councillor Woolley.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That Council reappoints Phillipa Ann Earlam to the Standards Committee for four years and advertises the vacancy for the remaining position jointly with Wrexham County Borough Council; and

(b)       That the Chair of the Council write to Edward Hughes thanking him for his hard work on the Committee during his term.