Issue - meetings

At its meeting on 1 May 2019 Full Council reviewed and determined the representation of political groups on its main committees and subsequently made appointments to these bodies, in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned. As soon as practicable after such a review, the General Purposes Committee is required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated seats.

At its meeting on 14 May 2018 Full Council is due to review and determine the representation of political groups on its main committees and subsequently make appointments in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned. As soon as practicable after such a review, the Committee is required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated seats.

Councillor Butt, Leader of the Council, stated that at its meeting on 14 May 2018 Full Council reviewed and determined the representation of political groups on its main committees and subsequently agreed appointments in accordance with the wishes of the political groups concerned.

He stated that Members of the General Purposes Committee were now required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups.

RESOLVED:

(i)    The contents of the Review of Representation of Political Groups and Appointments report be noted;

(ii)  The size of each Sub-committee to be appointed by the Committee be agreed;

(iii)The allocation of seats to political groups on each of the Sub-committees be agreed in accordance with political balance rules.

(iv)Chairs and Vice-Chairs, Members and Substitutes be appointed to each Sub-committee as outlined in Minute Item 8.