Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee |
10 July 2018 |
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Nominations to Outside Bodies – SPS&T |
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Final Decision-Maker |
Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee |
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Lead Head of Service/Lead Director |
Angela Woodhouse, Head of Policy, Communications and Governance |
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Lead Officer and Report Author |
Caroline Matthews, Democratic Services Officer |
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Classification |
Public
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Wards affected |
All |
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Executive Summary |
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The Committee is requested to consider any nominations received for the vacancies to Outside Bodies and to note the outside bodies attributable to the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee.
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This report makes the following recommendations to this Committee: |
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That
the Committee consider the nomination received for the Kent Downs AONB
Advisory Board as set out in Appendix A and makes an appointment if
appropriate. 2. That the Committee note the list of the Outside Bodies that are appointed by the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee as set out in Appendix B.
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Timetable |
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Meeting |
Date |
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Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee |
10 July 2018 |
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Nominations to Outside Bodies – SPS&T |
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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1 At its meeting on
28 February 2018 the Council recommended that some of the Council’s Outside
Bodies be appointed by an appropriate Committee.
1.2 The outside bodies
vacancies attributable to the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and
Transportation Committee have recently been advertised to Members and the
nominations received are set out below:-
Kent Downs AONB Joint Advisory Committee – One nomination has been received
Maidstone Cycling Campaign Forum – No nominations received
Maidstone Quality Bus Partnership – No nominations received
Medway Valley Line Steering Group – No nominations received
Southern Railway Stakeholder Forum – No nominations received
1.3 In order for
Members of this Committee to be fully appraised of the outside bodies
attributable to this Committee, details have been provided in Appendix B.
1.4 The Constitution
states under the role of the Chairman of Strategic Planning, Sustainability and
Transportation that he will:-
* work with others in building a vision for the Council and Committee.
* represent the Council on all partnerships relevant to the Committee.
* take the lead role in the Committee of fostering close links with key
stakeholders including Parish Councils, the Developers Forum, English
Heritage and transport interest groups such as Quality Bus Partnerships,
Transport Users Group, Rail Stakeholder Groups.
* take the lead role within the Committee for responsibility for
relationships with funders including Kent County Council and Highways
England.
* Chair the Joint Transportation Board with Kent County Council in
alternate years and the Vice Chairman in others.
1.5 The Chairman currently
attends the Quality Bus Partnership meetings and is also an appointee on the
Maidstone East Strategic Board. He has responsibility to oversee the Gyratory
Scheme improvements in conjunction with the Director of Regeneration and
Place. The Chairman has also had responsibility to oversee the tow path
improvement works.
2. AVAILABLE OPTIONS
2.1 The Committee could do nothing. This is not recommended as it could damage the relationships that the Council foster with these organisations.
2.2 The Committee could appoint to the various Outside Bodies as appropriate.
3. PREFERRED OPTION AND REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Option 2.2 is recommended as there is a need to ensure that these vacancies are filled as soon as possible.
4. NEXT STEPS: COMMUNICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISION
4.1 Should
any of the vacancies be filled then the relevant outside bodies would be
contacted and appraised of the Member/person having been appointed.
4.2 In the event that some of the vacancies are not filled then these will be re-advertised at a later stage and brought back to the Committee for consideration should a nomination be received.
5. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS
Issue |
Implications |
Sign-off |
Impact on Corporate Priorities |
We do not expect the recommendation will by itself materially affect the achievement of the corporate priorities |
Democratic Services Officer |
Risk Management |
There are no significant risks |
Democratic Services Officer |
Financial |
There are no significant financial implications arising from this report |
Democratic Services Officer |
Staffing |
There are no staffing implications arising from this report |
Democratic Services Officer |
Legal |
There are no legal implications unless the Constitutions of these charities change |
Democratic Services Officer |
Privacy and Data Protection |
There are none
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Democratic Services Officer |
Equalities |
There are none |
Democratic Services Officer |
Crime and Disorder |
There are none |
Democratic Services Officer |
Procurement |
There are none |
Democratic Services Officer |
6. REPORT APPENDICES
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Appendix
A – Nomination for Kent Downs AONB Advisory Board
Appendix B – Details of the Outside Bodies attributable to SPS&T Committee
7. BACKGROUND PAPERS