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Joint Standards Committee |
23September 2021 |
Report of the Monitoring Officer |
Update on recruitment of Independent Persons
Summary
This report provides the Joint Standards Committee with an update on the recruitment process for Independent Persons for the Committee.
Background
The Committee will recall that an update on recruitment for Independent Persons was brought to the last Meeting. At that time, the recruitment campaign was live and ongoing. The closing date passed and whilst there was some interest in the positions, no applications were received.
The Council are aware that no fee was offered as part of the role, therefore, the view of the Independent Remuneration Panel is going to be sought as to whether a fee should be offered to any incoming Independent Persons. The positions will be advertised again once the Independent Remuneration Panel have responded to this request.
Implications
Financial
Not applicable to this report.
Human Resources (HR)
Not applicable to this report.
Equalities
The Equality Act 2010 places specific duties on Local Authorities, and Members, including Members of the Joint Standards Committee and Independent Members who play a vital role in ensuring that equality issues are integral to the aims and performance of a Local Authority.
Legal
As detailed within the report.
Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property
Not applicable to this report.
1. Note the contents of the report.
Author: Rachel Antonelli Head of Democratic Governance & Deputy Monitoring Officer |
Chief Officer Responsible for the report: Janie Berry Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer Tel: 01904 555385 |
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Tel: 01904 551043 |
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Report Approved |
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Date |
14 September 2021 |
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Wards Affected: List wards or tick box to indicate all |
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For further information please contact the author of the report |
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Background Papers:
None