Decision details

RESOLVED:

-           approved the arrangements set out in this report for the granting of indemnities to officers and Members representing the Council in a decision-making capacity such as directors or trustees on the boards of outside bodies or as members of the management committees of outside bodies;

-           approved the arrangements set out in this report for the granting of indemnities to officers and Members carrying out special roles which give rise to personal liability over and above the exercise of their other responsibilities;

-           approved the wording of the indemnity as set out in Appendix 1 to this report and that the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to make changes from time to time provided they are consistent with the overall arrangements approved by Cabinet;

-           authorised the Chief Finance Officer to decide on a case by case basis whether it is appropriate to pay any sums upfront for the defence of criminal proceedings or await the conclusion of such proceedings before making any payment; and

-           approved the existing and future officer and Member appointments to outside bodies and special roles be in accordance with the arrangements set out in this report.