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REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR: LEGAL AND COMMUNITY/ MONITORING OFFICER

For Full Council to confirm the appointment of the co-optee(s) to the Standards Committee.

Prior to consideration the item Councillor Richard Thake declared a declarable interest in that one on of the potential appointees was a family  friend. He advised that he would not take part in the debate or vote, however would remain in the meeting.

RESOLVED: That the co-optee appointment(s) to the Standards Committee, as set out in appendix A, be confirmed.

REASON FOR DECISION: The terms of reference for Standards Committee provide for up to four (minimum two) non-voting co-optees from Parish/ Town or Community Councils. There are currently three vacancies.

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Prior to consideration the item Councillor Richard Thake declared a declarable interest in that one on of the potential appointees was a family  friend. He advised that he would not take part in the debate or vote, however would remain in the meeting.

Councillor Ruth Brown, Vice-Chair of the Standards Committee, presented the report entitled Appointment of Parish, Town Representatives to Standards Committee together with the following appendices:

·                Appendix A - Recommended Appointees;

·                Appendix B - Selection Criteria.

Councillor Ruth Brown proposed, Councillor Martins Stears-Handscomb seconded and it was:

RESOLVED: That the co-optee appointment(s) to the Standards Committee (set out in the appendix A be confirmed.

REASON FOR DECISION: The terms of reference for Standards Committee provide for up to four (minimum two) non-voting co-optees from Parish/ Town or Community Councils. There are currently three vacancies.