Issue - meetings

Members considered a report which  sought Council approval of the appointment of two Parish Councillor Representatives to the Standards Committee until May 2027.

The Chairman of the Standards Committee was thanked in his absence for the work undertaken.  The Chairman advised however, having discussed the proposals with the wider Administration, it had been questioned as to whether two volunteers were required, given the Committee had operated effectively with one volunteer. 

In light of this, a counter proposal was moved by the Chairman, that the report be referred back to the Monitoring Officer for further consideration, on the basis that Council consider only one volunteer is needed to fulfil the role on the Standards Committee.

The proposal was duly seconded and at the request of the Chairman the Monitoring Officer confirmed that the proposed action was within the gift of Council, should that be the wish of the majority of Members.

On being put to the vote it was: -

RESOLVED - that the report be referred back to the Monitoring Officer for further consideration, on the basis that Council consider only one volunteer is needed to fulfil the role on the Standards Committee.