Issue - meetings
Extension of appointment of Independent Member of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Meeting: 21/05/2026 - Council (Item 9)
9 EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF FINANCE, AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE 
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
To extend the appointment of John Cannon as Independent Member of Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee until 31st March 2028.
Decision:
RESOLVED: That John Cannon’s appointment as the Independent Member for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee was extended until 31st March 2028.
REASON FOR DECISION: John Cannon was appointed as the Independent Member for Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee in July 2022, for a period of 4 years. The request to extend his appointment reflects the positive contribution that he has made and is the practical option with the Local Government Reorganisation timeline of April 2028. It is also in line with CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) best practice.
Minutes:
Audio recording – 39 minutes 56 seconds
The Director – Resources presented the report entitled ‘Extension of Appointment of Independent Member of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee’ and advised that:
· John Cannon had been the Independent Member of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee for almost 4 years.
· With Local Government Reorganisation taking place in less than 2 years, they should extend his appointment for this time as he had made a positive contribution to the committee and the effort involved with recruiting and training a new independent member would not be a good use of time.
Councillor Vijaiya Poopalasingham proposed and Councillor Ralph Muncer seconded and, following a vote, it was:
RESOLVED: That John Cannon’s appointment as the Independent Member for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee was extended until 31st March 2028.
REASON FOR DECISION: John Cannon was appointed as the Independent Member for Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee in July 2022, for a period of 4 years. The request to extend his appointment reflects the positive contribution that he has made and is the practical option with the Local Government Reorganisation timeline of April 2028. It is also in line with CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) best practice.