The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager introduced the report and highlighted that were several vacancies that had not received any nominations. It was advised that vacancies lasting for two full years would be considered for deletion. The Committee were asked to consider the nominations received and make those appointments and to note the closure of Action with Communities in Rural Kent. The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager clarified that communication with outside bodies was ongoing and that outside bodies varied significantly from each other.  However, if one was due to be deleted the relevant outside body would be contacted.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The nominations as set out in Appendix 3 to the report be approved; and

2.  The closure of Action with Communities in Rural Kent be noted, with the Constitution to be amended by the Monitoring Officer to the reflect the change.