Decision details

Appointment of Independent Persons 2023 - 2027

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To approve the appointment of Independent Persons for 2023 - 2027, as required under the Localism Act 2011.

Decisions:

The Committee received a report of the Deputy Monitoring Officer regarding the appointment of Independent Persons for Standards for a four-year term ending in May 2027.

Section 28 (7) of the Localism Act 2011 required that the Council appointed at least one Independent Person, whose views may be sought regarding any allegations of misconduct against a councillor.

Following a joint recruitment and selection process involving six other local authorities in Surrey, it was recommended that shortlisted candidates listed under Annex 1 be appointed by the Committee.

RESOLVED to appoint the following people to act as an Independent Person for Standards of Conduct for a four-year term of office ending in May 2027:

·         Andrea Armstrong

·         Bill Donnelly

·         Jane Clarke

·         John Smith; and,

·         Vivienne Cameron.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Alex Vine, Democratic and Electoral Services Manager Email: alex.vine@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276067.

Report author: Alex Vine

Publication date: 23/08/2023

Date of decision: 11/07/2023

Decided at meeting: 11/07/2023 - Standards Committee

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