Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation & Resources.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation and Resources as contained on pages 669 to 676 of the Book of Reports which sought approval of the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2021/22 and to note and endorse the Membership of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP).

A Motion to approve the recommendations at paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4 of the report was moved and seconded.

An Amendment to the Motion, displayed on the screen, was moved and seconded.

A vote was taken on the Amendment, which was LOST.

A vote was taken on the Motion, which was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:     A.             That it be noted that the IRP had not been asked for a report this year, but met as referred to in paragraph 3.4 of the report.

  B.             That a Members Allowance Scheme be made, effective from 1 April 2021, in accordance with the current scheme, incorporating

(a)  A Basic Allowance of £4,842 (no increase)

(b)  Provision for SRA payments, as detailed on the Schedule attached as Appendix 1 (no change)

(c)  Childcare and Dependent Carer's Allowance to be set at the same level as the Living Wage (currently £9.50 per hour)

C.               That the Corporate Director of Transformation and Resources update the Members' Allowances Scheme for the period commencing 1 April 2021, such scheme to be incorporated into the Constitution and subsequently published.

D.               That the Membership of the IRP for 2021/22 and the respective terms of office be noted and endorsed as follows:

                   Mrs G Stanley (Chairman)    1 May 2024

                   Mr J Boardman                       1 May 2023

                   Mr I Thompson                        1 May 2022