Report of Democratic Services Manager

Council received a report of the Democratic Services Manager requesting

a)      that Council unanimously agrees that the Standards Committee is not politically balanced;

b)      that Council agrees the establishment of politically balanced committees as set out in paragraph 3.1 of the report;

c)       that Council agrees the establishment of non politically balanced committees as set out in paragraph 3.1.2 of the report;

d)      that Council agrees the appointment of Members to politically balanced committees as set out in paragraph 3.2.1 of the report.

e)      that Council agrees appointments to non politically balanced committees as set out in paragraphs 3.3 of the report.

f)       that Council appoints Chairs and Vice-Chairs to committees listed in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.1.2 of the report.

The Chairman advised that an amended Appendix A, committee membership nominations, had been circulated round the Council Chamber.  This was following an amendment to the Liberal Democrat nominations to the Licensing Committee. 

Major Projects Board

The Chairman informed Council that there had been an under subscription of one seat on Major Projects Board.  He asked for any nominations for the remaining seat.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Mauthoor, which was seconded by Councillor Joynes.

On being put to Council this was AGREED.

Constitution Working Party

The Chairman advised Council that there was an under subscription of two seats on Constitution Working Party.  He asked for any nominations for the remaining seats.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Joynes and Councillor Bell nominated Councillor Asif Khan.  Councillor Dhindsa seconded both nominations.

On being put to Council the nominations were AGREED.

Planning Policy Advisory Group

The Chairman informed Council that there was an under subscription of one seat on Planning Policy Advisory Group.  He asked for nominations for the remaining seat.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Shah, which was seconded by Councillor Dhindsa.

On being put to Council the nomination was AGREED.

Member Development Group

The Chairman notified Council that there was an under subscription of two seats on Member Development Group.  He asked for any nominations for the remaining seats.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Connal, which was seconded by Councillor Mauthoor.

On being put to Council this nomination was AGREED.

Councillor Taylor nominated Councillor Grimston, which was seconded by Councillor Williams.

On being put to Council this nomination was AGREED.

Housing Policy Advisory Group

The Chairman advised that there was an under subscription of one seat on Housing Policy Advisory Group.  He asked for any nominations for the remaining seat.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Ahsan Khan, which was seconded by Councillor Dhindsa.

On being put to Council the nomination was AGREED.

Chairs and Vice-Chairs

Budget Panel – Appointment of Chair

The Chairman requested nominations for the position of Chair of Budget Panel from the opposition.  He reminded Council that the Chair had to be a member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Councillor Bell nominated Councillor Asif Khan, which was seconded by Councillor Dhindsa.

On being put to Council the nomination was AGREED.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Appointment of Vice-Chair

The Chairman asked for nominations to the position of Vice-Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee from the opposition.

Councillor Asif Khan nominated Councillor Dhindsa, which was seconded by Councillor Bell.

On being put to Council the nomination was AGREED.

RESOLVED –

1.      that Council unanimously agrees that the Standards Committee is not politically balanced.

2.      that the establishment of politically balanced committees be agreed as set out in the report.

3.      that the establishment of non politically balanced committees be agreed as set out in the report and as agreed at the meeting.

4.      that the appointment of members to the politically balanced committees, as set out in Appendix 1 to these minutes, be agreed.

5.      that the appointment of members to the non politically balanced committees, as set out in Appendix 1 to these minutes, be agreed.

6.      that the Chairs and Vice-Chairs to the politically balanced and non politically balanced committees, as set out in Appendix 2 to these minutes, be agreed.