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CJC Standards Sub Committee, CJC - Standards Sub-Committee - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 2.30 pm

April 25, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting focused on establishing the operational framework and governance for the newly formed Standards Committee under the CJC legislation. Key decisions were made regarding leadership roles, training compliance, and future meeting schedules.

  1. Leadership Appointments: Gail Store was appointed as Chair and Russell as Vice Chair. The decision was straightforward due to limited eligible candidates, with only two members able to stand for these positions. This streamlined decision-making underscores the small size of the committee and the specific eligibility criteria, which could impact the diversity of leadership perspectives.

  2. Training Compliance Confirmation: Members confirmed that they had undergone the required Code of Conduct training. This was a compliance formality, ensuring all members met the statutory requirements to serve on the committee. The implication is a reassured adherence to governance standards, setting a procedural precedent for the committee's operations.

  3. Scheduling Future Meetings: It was agreed to convene the next meeting in six months, despite the minimum requirement being annual meetings. This decision reflects a proactive approach to governance, allowing the committee to better establish itself and address any emerging issues in its formative stages.

Interestingly, the meeting revealed a bureaucratic challenge, as noted by the Chair, regarding the practicality of the CJC's extensive requirements against its actual needs, given the limited number of CJC members. This could foreshadow potential discussions on streamlining or adjusting procedures to better fit the committee's scale and scope.

Attendees

Carol Edwards
Evans, Eifion -
Hall, Duncan -
Independent Member Stephan Hays
Jones-Evans, Carwyn -
Emma Palmer
Clive Pinney
Elin Prysor
Rees, Barry -
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Rijnenberg, Liz  Welsh Labour •  Brecon East
Independent Member Russell Stafford-Tolley
Gail Storr
Gwyn Wigley Evans
Nicola Williams

Topics

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