Issue - meetings

The item was moved by Councillor Bradbury who noted the exemplary service of the current two Independent Persons. The item was seconded by Councillor Webster.

The Chairman took Members to the recommendations which were agreed.

RESOLVED

That Council:

(i)         agreed the recruitment process for the Independent Persons;

(ii)        agreed to an Appointments Panel to interview candidates for the Independent Persons for Standards Matters to consist of the Cabinet Member for Community, the Chairman of the Standards Committee and the Solicitor to the Council; and

(iii)       agree to receive the recommendations of the Appointment Panel at the meeting of Council in April 2020, with a view to appointing Independent Persons for a four year term from 1 May 2020.