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Whole Council Elections - Consultation Stage Approval

Meeting: 13/11/2019 - Democracy and General Purposes Committee (Item 54)

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Minutes:

The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager introduced a report on moving to Whole Council Elections.

 

The Committee was informed that following a Motion to full Council in February 2019 on Whole Council Elections, the Council adopted the Motion and requested that a report be provided to this Committee for consideration.

 

During the debate the Committee made the following comments:-

 

·  Four yearly elections were popular with residents

·  There were significant savings to be made for the Council if it changed to four yearly elections

·  If four yearly elections were implemented then the Council could lose many experienced Councillors 

·  The current system of one third elections created voter apathy and a low turnout

·  Should a consultation be pursued then it should be carried out at the right time, not just after the General Election

·  In the event of no overall control of the Council then it would be difficult to implement decisions that require a two thirds majority

 

RESOLVED:  That the Committee agree not to proceed to the consultation stage for Whole Council Elections and to retain the current election cycle of one third elections.