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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

COUNCIL

 

28 FEBRUARY 2018

 

REPORT OF THE DEMOCRACY COMMITTEE HELD ON 14 DECEMBER 2017

 

APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER TO THE JOINT INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL

 

Issue for Decision

 

On 14 December 2017 the Democracy Committee considered an application for an Independent Person to serve on the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel. 

 

Recommendation Made

 

That Mr Christopher Webb be appointed as the Independent Person for the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel. 

 

Reasons for Recommendation

 

The Committee interviewed the applicant and were satisfied that he met the criteria for the position given his past experience and his answers to the questions asked of him.

 

Alternatives Considered and Why Not Recommended

 

The Council could choose not to appoint an Independent Person for the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel but the Council has a statutory duty under the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 to appoint an Independent Panel to review the Members Allowances on a periodic basis and a review is due in March 2018.  Any further delay to that process would not be practicable.   

 

Background Documents

 

None