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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

GENERAL PURPOSES GROUP

 

08 SEPTEMBER 2011

 

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

 

Report prepared by Karen Luck 

 

 

1.           NOMINATIONS TO OUTSIDE BODIES

 

1.1        Issue for Decision

 

1.1.1   To consider nominations received for Outside Bodies.

 

1.2        Recommendation of the Head of Democratic Services

 

That the nominations set out in the report be considered by the Group.

 

1.3        Reasons for Recommendation

 

1.3.1   The nominations to Outside Bodies to be made are listed below and copies of the Nominations Forms received are attached at Appendix A.

 

1.3.2   If no nominations are received for a vacancy, that position will be advertised again before the next General Purposes Group meeting, keeping the Outside Body advised of the situation.

 

1.3.3   If more than one nomination is received for one vacancy, then the nomination will be put to a vote.

 

1.3.4   Maidstone Area Arts Council

 

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

 

The term of office starts immediately until 21 May 2012.

 

A nomination has been received from Councillor David Pickett.

 

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Maidstone Area Arts Council.

 

 

 

1.3.5   Maidstone/Beauvais Twinning Association

 

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

 

The term of office starts immediately until 31 March 2012.

 

No nominations have been received.

 

1.3.6   Maidstone Mediation Scheme

 

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

 

The term of office starts 01 November 2011 for 2 years

 

A nomination has been received from Councillor Clive English.

 

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Maidstone Mediation Scheme.

 

1.3.7   Maidstone Mind

 

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

 

The term of office starts immediately until 18 October 2013.

 

No nominations have been received.

 

1.3.8   Relate West and Mid Kent

 

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

 

The term of office starts 01 October 2011 for a period of 2 years.

 

A nomination has been received from Councillor Mrs Susan Grigg.

 

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Relate West and Mid Kent.

 

1.3.9   Relief in Need Charities

 

Vacancy: 1 X Committee Member

 

The term of office starts 22 October 2011 for a term of 4 years.

 

Nominations have been received from Councillor Alistair Black and Councillor Michael Yates.

 

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Relief in Need Charities.

 

1.3.10                 South East Employers

 

Vacancy: 1 x Substitute Member

 

The term of office starts immediately until 22 July 2012.

 

A Nomination has been received from Councillor Alistair Black.

 

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with South East Employers.

 

1.3.11 Tourism South East

 

Vacancy: 1 x Substitute Member

 

The term of office starts immediately until 20 May 2012.

 

No nominations have been received.

 

1.4        Alternative Action and why not Recommended

 

1.4.1   The Group could decide not to appoint to Outside Bodies but this is not recommended as representation within the Community is an important role.

 

1.5        Impact on Corporate Objectives

 

1.5.1   Appointing to the Outside Bodies in the report will allow Councillors to act as advocates for community issues and represent the Council on bodies that make a difference to the local community this supports the corporate priority of corporate and customer excellence and in particular the outcome to ensure vulnerable people are assisted.

 

1.6        Risk Management

 

The Committee will need to consider the potential risk to the Council’s reputation when making appointments to the bodies listed.  A Scrutiny Review of Outside Bodies identified the importance of monitoring appointments and ensuring members are fully aware of the role required.

 

1.7        Other Implications

 

1.7.1    

1.      Financial
2.           Staffing
3.           Legal
4.           Equality Impact Needs Assessment
5.           Environmental/Sustainable Development
6.           Community Safety
7.           Human Rights Act
8.           Procurement
9.           Asset Management

 

 

1.8        Relevant Documents

 

1.8.1   Appendices

 

1.8.2   Appendix A – Nomination Forms received

 

1.8.3   Background Documents

 

None

 

IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT? √       Yes                                               No          If yes, when did it first appear in the Forward Plan?   ..     This is a Key Decision because: ..   .       Wards/Parishes affected: ..   ..