Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: a)    That the proportionality rules applied be approved (as detailed in Appendix A to the report);   b)    That the appointments to the governance structure made by the recognised political groups be noted (as detailed in Appendix B to the report); c)    That the existing delegated authority granted to the Monitoring Officer to make any in-year changes to the membership of committees on behalf of the Council, in consultation with the leaders of the recognised political groups, be noted;   d)    That delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer to commence recruitment to any vacancies arising for independent persons, co-opted members of the Democracy and Standards Committee, co-opted members of the Audit and Governance Committee and members of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Members Allowances, the appointments of which will be subject to approval at a future meeting of Council;   e)    That delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution to reflect the Council and Executive changes arising from the appointments.   Reasonfor Decisions ·     To ensure that the political balance of the Council is applied to the governance structure of the Council, in accordance with law and approved guidelines contained in the Council Constitution. Alternative Options Considered ·       The revised political balance calculation is required to be reported to full Council under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990. ·       Council could have departed from the political balance requirements as set out in this report, but only if no member present votes against the resolution in accordance with the law.