The Group considered the report of the Democratic Services Manager regarding nominations to Outside Bodies.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the following nominations to Outside Bodies be agreed:-

a)  Kent Downs AONB Joint Advisory Committee – Councillor Mrs Parvin for a term of 1 year from 21 May 2010.

b)  Maidstone Area Arts Council – Councillors Daley, Paterson and Mrs Smith for a term of 1 year from 21 May 2010.

c)  Tourism South East – Councillor Paterson (Committee Member) and Councillor Parvin (Substitute Member) for a term of 1 year from 21 May 2010.

d)  Maidstone YMCA – Councillor Yates for a term of 1 year from 21 May 2010.

e)  Upper Medway Internal Drainage Board – Councillors Nelson-Gracie and Warner for a term of 2 years from 30 June 2010.

f)  Mid Kent Downs Steering Group – Councillor Mrs Parvin (Committee Member) and Councillor Ash (Substitute Member) for a term of 1 year from 21 May 2010.

g)  Town Centre Management Advisory Group – Councillors FitzGerald, Greer and Mrs Wilson for a term of 1 year from 31 May 2010.

h)  Local Government Association Urban Commission – Councillor Mrs Wilson (Voting Member) and Councillor Burton (Non-Voting Member) for a term of 1 year from 31 May 2010.

i)  Local Government Association Rural Commission – Councillor Mrs Blackmore (Voting Member) and Councillor B Mortimer (Non-voting Member) for a term of 1 year from 31 May 2010.

j)  Relief in Need Charities – Councillor Daley as a Nominative Trustee for a term of 4 years from 27 June 2010.

2.  That the vacancy on Maidstone YMCA be re-advertised with the next round of nomination requests.

3.  That the Maidstone Street Pastor’s Management Committee be added as an Outside Body and nominations be sought from all Members.

4.  That Councillor Mrs Blackmore be appointed as the Council’s Substitute Member of the KCC Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the Municipal Year 2010-11 and future appointments to this Committee be included in the normal nomination process for Outside Bodies.