Purpose

To receive and consider the recommendations of the report, in respect of the appointment of Non Executive Director for EHN.

Decision

It was unanimously RESOLVED that the Shareholders Sub Committee:

a.       Agreed the appointment of Gillian Kneller as a Non-Executive Director of East Hampshire Norse. 

b.       Agreed that the Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreement be amended to enable the appointment of external Non-Executive Directors, including provision for remuneration where appropriate.

c.       Delegated authority to the Commissioning Manager, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, to finalise and implement the necessary amendments to the governance documents to enable recommendation 3.1b.

Reasons for the Decision

To seek approval for the appointment of Gillian Kneller as a Non Executive Director of East Hampshire Norse (EHN), agreement in principle to amend governance documents to enable external Non-Executive Director appointments, and delegation of authority to implement the required changes.

This approach ensures continuity of appointment while allowing the role to evolve into a fully independent Non-Executive Director, strengthening governance continuity, independent oversight, and Board resilience within EHN. The proposals supports the Council’s priorities of transparency, accountability, and value for money.