Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 8, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED - 1.      That a short-term extension to the Council’s existing panel of Independent Persons, authorised by the Director of Law & Governance, for the period 1 October – 20 November 2024 be noted. 2.      That, subject to the completion of due diligence, it be recommended to full Council that the current panel of Independent Persons be appointed for a period of 4 years. 3.      That, subject to consultation with the Monitoring Officer and s151 officer, the Committee endorse the commencement of a recruitment exercise for up to two additional Independent Persons and that authority be delegated to the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Committee to progress this. 4.      That, subject to prior consultation with the Monitoring Officer and s151 officer, authority be delegated to the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Committee to recommend a revised remuneration package for Independent Persons to Council as follows: a)      Yearly retainer of £350 b)     Assignment fee of £150 c)      Payment of mileage and parking expenses (upon receipt of a claim and receipts) for attendance at Standards Committee meetings, and any Hearing Sub-Committee meetings). 5.      That the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Committee consider asking the Monitoring Officer to prepare a report for a future meeting on the merits of a maximum number of terms and a process of rotation for Independent Persons.