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Special Committee RE: Appointment of Political Assistant - Tuesday 2nd December 2025 11:30am

December 2, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Special Committee RE: Appointment of Political Assistant of Staffordshire Council convened to discuss the appointment of a political assistant. Councillor Ian Cooper, Leader of the Council, presented a report outlining the rationale for the appointment and the proposed job description. The committee was asked to consider the recommendations outlined in the report.

Appointment of Political Assistant

The main item on the agenda was the consideration of a report regarding the appointment of a political assistant. Councillor Ian Cooper, Leader of the Council, introduced the report, which detailed the reasons for proposing the creation of this role.

The report outlined the proposed job description for the political assistant, including their main duties and responsibilities. The committee was asked to review the job description and provide feedback.

The report also contained a recommendation for the committee to approve the appointment of a political assistant.

Attendees

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Ian Cooper Independent
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Lynn Dean Reform UK
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Robin Hall Reform UK

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 02nd-Dec-2025 11.30 Special Committee RE Appointment of Political Assistant.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 02nd-Dec-2025 11.30 Special Committee RE Appointment of Political Assistant.pdf

Additional Documents

Public Minutes.pdf