Decision details

Appointment of Overview & Scrutiny Committee Members - October 2019

Decision Maker: Head of Legal and Governance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Purpose:

A seat on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee became vacant following the resignation of the Committee seat by Councillor Neame on 8 October 2019.

Delegation 1.29 of the Scheme of Delegation provides a mechanism for the appointment to vacant Committee places, with the decision made being reported to the next available Council meeting.

In line with the delegation, Councillor Brunt, as Conservative Group Leader, has nominated Councillor Sachdeva as a replacement to sit on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Neame as an additional substitute to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Decision:

To appoint Councillor Sachdeva as a Member of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Neame as a Substitute Member of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

A signed copy of the decision is available for inspection upon request.

Reasons for the decision:

To fill the vacancy on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee in accordance with the Council’s constitution.

Alternative options considered:

The Council is required to fill vacancies on Committees in accordance with the approved allocation of seats to party groups and the respective party group wishes.

Contact: Tom Borer, Policy Officer Email: tom.borer@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276717.

Publication date: 09/10/2019

Date of decision: 09/10/2019