Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive introduced the report as circulated with the agenda. Following the resignation of Councillor Andrew Lansley, from the Liberal Democrats Group, there had been a change to the political balance of the Council, from 25 Lib Dems, 11 Conservatives and 4 PABs to 24,11,4 and 1 Independent Member.  As a result of this there were some minor adjustments to some committees in order that they could maintain political balance.  This matter had been discussed with the Group Leaders, who agreed the provisional options set out in the report, though the final decision was one for Council.  Councillor Lansley had also resigned as one of the two Councillors on the Public Art Panel and as the Group Leaders had not been able to reach agreement on the matter of which of the two nominations should be appointed, this was being referred to Council also. 

Upon a vote it was

RESOLVED that;

1.    The amendments to the size and Membership of the Planning Committee and the Appointments and Remuneration Committee remaining unchanged, as set out in paragraph 1.9 of the report, be approved.
Voting: unanimous

2.    Councillor Sudbury be appointed to sit on the Public Art Panel.
Voting; For 19, Against 9, Abstain 4