MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

REPORT of the meeting held on 10 FEBRUARY 2011

1.      REPORT OF THE JOINT INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL – MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES SCHEME

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Democratic Services setting out the report and recommendations of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel on Members’ Allowances for Maidstone Borough Council which had met to consider and review suggestions made by the Borough Council regarding the Members’ Allowances Scheme.  It was noted that the recommendations would have no financial implications for the Council.  A copy of the report of the Panel is attached as an Appendix to this report.

RECOMMENDED:  That the recommendations of the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel on Members’ Allowances for Maidstone Borough Council be approved.