Issue - meetings

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2000 and the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England)  Regulations 2003, the Council is required to appoint an Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) to report and make recommendations on Members Allowances. The IRP must comprise at least three members and Council is requested to consider appointments for the 2018/19 period.

The membership for 2017/18 was:

Between them, Mrs Jessup, Mr Whitehouse and Mr Woods, have significant experience across central and local government, parliamentary procedures, the wider public sector, human resources, management, professional services and charity work. They have built a considerable understanding and knowledge (both local and national) on member allowances and various related issues. They are independent of any political party, have no connections with the Council and have all indicated they are willing to continue for the 2018/19 period.  

The next IRP review will commence in July 2018. This will involve undertaking research into the roles of Councillors and interviews with Members, including a questionnaire. The outcome of this work, including recommendations for the members allowance scheme for 2019/20, will be presented to Council in December 2018.

RECOMMENDED:

1.    That Mr Colin Woods continues as an IRP Member until 2020. 

2.    That Mrs Tracey Jessup be re-appointed as an IRP Member, for an extra one year term, until 2019 to ensure consistency and transfer of knowledge.

3.    That Mr Paul Whitehouse be re-appointed as an IRP Member, for an extra one year term, until 2019 to ensure consistency and transfer of knowledge.

RESOLVED that:

1.    Mr Colin Woods continue as an IRP Member until 2020.

2.    Mrs Tracey Jessup be re-appointed as an IRP Member, for an extra one year term, until 2019 to ensure consistency and transfer of knowledge.

3.    Mr Paul Whitehouse be re-appointed as an IRP Member, for an extra one year term, until 2019 to ensure consistency and transfer of knowledge.