MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
DEMOCRACY COMMITTEE
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 14 December 2017
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Councillor Newton (Chairman), and Councillors Cox, Lewins, Newton, Mrs Ring and Vizzard |
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48. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Boughton, Fermor, Fissenden and Hinder.
49. Notification of Substitute Members
It was noted that Councillor Cox was substituting for
Councillor Fermor.
50. Notification of Visiting Members
There were no Visiting Members.
51. Disclosures by Members and Officers
There were no disclosures by Members and Officers.
52. Disclosures of Lobbying
There were no disclosures of lobbying.
53. Exempt Items
RESOLVED: That the items on Part II of the
agenda should be taken in private, as proposed, due to the likely disclosure of
exempt information.
54. Minutes of the Meeting Held on 15 November 2017
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting
held on 15 November 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed.
55. Appointment of Independent Member to the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Policy, Communications and Governance and the exempt appendix which related to the appointment of an Independent Person for the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel.
Members interviewed the candidate and considered the application.
RESOLVED: That the Committee Recommends to Council that Mr Christopher Webb be appointed as the Independent Person for the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel.
Voting: For: unanimous
56. Duration of Meeting
10.30 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.