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a)      
That the proportionality rules applied be approved
(as detailed in Appendix A to the report);

 

b)      
That the appointments to committees made by the
recognised political groups be approved (as detailed in Appendix
B), subject to the results of the contested elections
being:-

             
i.  
Cllr Wendy Brackenbury being elected as Chair of
Area Planning North Committee;

           
ii.  
Cllr Robin Carter being appointed as Vice-Chair of
Area Planning North Committee.

 

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
respective leaders of the recognised political groups, be
noted.
 
Reason for
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.