It was moved by Councillor Chittenden, seconded by Councillor Thick, that the recommendation of the General Purposes Group relating to the term of office of Independent Members of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel be approved.

RESOLVED:  That Independent Members of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel be restricted to two consecutive 3 year terms of office in order to maintain their independence and to comply with the Council’s corporate governance guidelines.

The Group considered the report of the Head of Democratic Services regarding the appointment of an independent member to the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel.

RESOLVED:

1.  That Mrs Valerie Page be re-appointed as an independent member of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel for a term of 3 years with effect from 9 September 2011.

2.  That Council be recommended to agree independent members of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel be restricted to two consecutive 3 year terms of office to maintain their independence and to comply with the Council’s corporate governance guidelines.