Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose: To carry out a review of Members to Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)         That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 1 to report COGC/02/26 be agreed, and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated.   (ii)        That the size and political balance (where appropriate) of the Executive Board Sub-Committees and Non-Statutory Groups set out in Appendix 2 be agreed and Members be appointed to those seats so as to give effect to the wishes of the Political Groups to which the seats are allocated.   (iii)       That Group Leaders and Non-aligned Members notify the Chief Officer Governance & Customer of their nominations within 7 days of the date of this meeting.   (iv)      That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution.   Reasons for Decisions (i) To agree the appointment of Members to the Statutory and Non-Statutory Groups established by the Executive Board.  (ii) The reason for urgency is to allow those Members appointed to operate immediately