Decision

Review of Political Balance

Decision Maker: Flintshire County Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024

Purpose: Due to a change in group membership we need to review the Political Balance and the allocation of seats on Committees.

Content: RESOLVED:   (a)      That Version 6 of the political balance calculation be approved subject to the following :   That Flintshire People’s Voice have 1 seat on Planning Committee and 1 seat on Climate Change Committee;   That True Independents have 2 seats on Planning Committee and 1 seat on Climate Change Committee; and   that any Group with 5 or more Councillors should have at least 1 seat on the Planning Committee.     (b)      That Councillor Hilary McGuill be appointed as Chair of the Constitution and Democratic Services Committee; and   (c)      That Councillor David Evans be appointed as Chair of Environment & Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee;   That Councillor Teresa Carberry be appointed as Chair of Education, Youth and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee;   That Councillor Bill Crease be appointed as Chair of the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee;   That Flintshire People’s Voice nominate a Chair of Social & Health Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee;   That True Independents nominate a Chair of Community & Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee