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To approve the appointment of Chairmen and
Vice Chairman of Committees as listed below:

Strategic Planning Committee - Ernie Clark (Ind) (Chairman), Howard
Greenman (Con) (Vice-Chairman)

Northern Area Planning Committee - Martin Denz (LD) (Chairman),
Chuck Berry (Con) (Vice-Chairman)

Eastern Area Planning Committee - Philip Whitehead (Con)(Chairman),
Kymee Cleasby (LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Southern Area Planning Committee - George Jeans (Ind) (Chairman),
Nick Baker (LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Western Area Planning Committee - Stewart Palmen (LD) (Chairman),
Christopher Newbury (Con) (Vice-Chairman)

Licensing Committee - Trevor Carbin (LD) (Chairman), Jerry Kunkler
(Con) (Vice-Chairman)

Standards Committee - Paul Oatway QPM (Con) (Chairman), Andrew
Matthews (LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Audit and Governance Committee - Mike Sankey (ReformUK) (Chairman),
Andrew Griffin (LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Staffing Policy Committee - Matt Bragg (LD) (Chairman), Barry Pirie
(Con) (Vice-Chairman)

Officer Appointments Committee - Ian Thorn (LD) (Chairman), Mel
Jacob (LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Wiltshire Pension Fund Committee - George Simmonds (LD) (Chairman),
Swindon Councillor (Vice-Chairman)

Health and Wellbeing Board - Ian Thorn (LD) (Chairman), Mel Jacob
(LD) (Vice-Chairman)

Reasons for the decision

Annual Council on the 20 May 2025 was the
first meeting of the council following the local authority
elections on 1 May 2025.

In accordance with the constitution, at annual Council appointments
of Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of certain committees (as listed
above) are made. However at the meeting this was delegated to the
Monitoring Officer to determine after consultation with group
leaders.

All group leaders have confirmed that they are content with the
proposed list of Chairmen/Vice-Chairmen and therefore I am
approving their appointment.

Following initial circulation to Members of appointments on 4 June
2025 there was updated agreement changing the appointed
Vice-Chairman of Strategic Planning Committee, which is
incorporated in the decision above

I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the
following in line with Wiltshire Council’s
Constitution:

Key decision requirements: Not applicable – not a key
decision

Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area
board(s): Yes - Views of group leaders considered in accordance
with the decision at Council

Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for
Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): NA

Consultation in accordance with the council’s consultation
guidance and the views emanating from that process: NA

Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or
procedure: Yes

Staffing, financial and legal implications: Yes – there will
be a financial implication due to committee Chairs receiving a
Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA)

The assessment of any associated risks in accordance with the
Council’s risk management strategy: NA

Involvement of appropriate statutory officers and/or corporate
directors and directors: Yes – Monitoring Officer

Regional or national guidance from other bodies where relevant:
NA

The council’s constitution, including the Procurement and
Contract Rules (Part 10) and the Financial Regulations and
Procedure Rules (Part 9), all relevant guidance, legislation, codes
of practice, and protocols: Yes, Part 3 and Part 4 of the
constitution

Alternative options considered

Chairmen and Vice Chairmen are required for
committees and therefore must be appointed. Various proposals were
made by group leaders, following consultation with one another, and
I am approving the finalised list as above.