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.

Recommendations

Members are recommended to:

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
Tel:  01904 551043
	Report Approved	√	Date	14 September 2021
Specialist Implications Officer(s):
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Background Papers:

None