Agenda item

The Standards Committee considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer regarding the Appointment of  three new Independent Persons to the Standards Committee (for copy see file of minutes)

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services presented the report and confirmed that following the Standard Committee on 10 May 2023, the County Council had delegated the responsibility for the appointment of Independent Persons to the Standards Committee.

The Committee noted that the support of the Interim Independent Person, K Milner would no longer be required, however she had agreed to continue until the handover was complete.  The Committee recognised the invaluable support provided by Ms Milner since undertaking the role in February 2023.

Resolved: (a) that Chris Hugill, David Rogers and Steven Winder be appointed as Independent Persons to the Standards Committee with effect from 12 June 2023 for a term of two years and (b) that the Chair write to K Milner on behalf of the Committee, to thank her for her support as interim Independent Person.