Decision Maker: Constitution and Governance Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 6, 2026

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Chopak, seconded by Councillor Towill, and   RESOLVED  that:-   1.  There be a change in the terminology and that the term “Chairman” be replaced with “Chair”, and that the following note be included in the Constitution:   “Where legislation refers to ‘Chairman’, the Council interprets this as ‘Chair’ for the purposes of equality and diversity , except where the statutory term must be used for legal compliance.”   2.  The Committee undertakes a review of the Local Government Act 1972 with a view to considering whether representations should be made to Government regarding the need to reform and update the use of the term “Chairman”, and that this matter be added to the Committee’s Work Programme.