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To approve the appointment of co-opted
non-voting members of the Standards Committee for 2025-2029

Reasons for the decision

Under Part 3B Para 2.5.2 of the Constitution
up to four co-opted non-voting Members of the Standards Committee
shall be appointed for four year terms. The term of the previous
four co-opted members came to an end at the local elections on 1
May 2025. At least two of the four members are required to be
serving city, town, or parish councillors within the Wiltshire
Council area.
At Full Council on 20 May 2025 it was resolved at Minute 34,
resolution I, ‘To delegate appointment of up to four
non-voting co-opted members of the Standards Committee for the
council term to the Director, Legal and Governance, in consultation
with the Chairman of the Standards Committee’.
In agreement with the Chairman it was agreed to advertise the
vacancies, and hold interviews with a panel of councillors who
would recommend those to be appointed.
In consultation with the Chairman I shortlisted the applications
received, and interviews were arranged for seven candidates, which
took place in August 2025. The interview panel comprised Cllr Paul
Oatway QPM, Chairman of the Standards Committee, Cllr Ruth
Hopkinson, Chairman of the Standards Assessment Sub-Committee, and
Cllr Sam Pearce-Kearney, Member of the Standards Committee.
Supported by the Democratic Services team the Panel interviewed all
candidates, and on 22 August recommended the appointment of four
candidates. As Director I have accepted the recommendation and
formally appoint the candidates as follows:
•Cllr Brendon McCarron
•Cllr David Thomson
•Ian Brown
•Lillie Robinson
I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the
following in line with Wiltshire Council’s
Constitution:
Key decision requirements: Not applicable
Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area
board(s): Yes – Standards Committee Chairman
Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for
Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): Not
applicable
Consultation in accordance with the council’s consultation
guidance and the views emanating from that process: Not
applicable
Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or
procedure:Not applicable
Staffing, financial and legal implications: Yes – each
co-opted member receives an allowance, currently £1505 per
annum
The assessment of any associated risks in accordance with the
Council’s risk management strategy: Not applicable
Involvement of appropriate statutory officers and/or corporate
directors and directors: Not applicable
Regional or national guidance from other bodies where relevant: Not
applicable
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: Not applicable

Alternative options considered

Under the constitution the council shall
appoint co-opted members to the committee, so no other options were
considered.