MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
GENERAL PURPOSES GROUP
13 AUGUST 2012
REPORT OF HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
Report prepared by Jill Lucas
1. NOMINATIONS TO OUTSIDE BODIES
1.1 Issue for Decision
1.1.1 To consider nominations received for Outside Bodies.
1.2 Recommendation of the Head of Democratic Services
That the nominations set out in the report be considered by the Group.
1.3 Reasons for Recommendation
1.3.1 The nominations to Outside Bodies to be made are listed below and copies of the Nomination Forms received are attached at Appendix A.
1.3.2 The appointments to KCC Youth Advisory Group, Maidstone Sea Cadets, Youth and Community Charity and Kent County Playing Fields Association have become available due to previous Councillors FitzGerald and Hinder no longer being on the Council.
1.3.3 KCC Youth Advisory Group
Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member
The term of office starts immediately until 6 September 2013
Nominations have been received from Councillors Steve McLoughlin and Malcolm McKay.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with KCC Youth Advisory Group.
1.3.4 Kent County Playing Fields Association
Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member
The term of office starts immediately until 30th September 2013
No nominations have been received at present.
Recommended: That, if no nominations are received by the date of the meeting, nominations continue to be sought
1.3.5 Maidstone Sea Cadets
Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member
The term of office starts immediately until 18th November 2013
No nominations have been received at present.
Recommended: That, if no nominations are received by the date of the meeting, nominations continue to be sought.
1.3.6 Relief in Need Charities
Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member
The term of office starts immediately until 26 July 2016
A nomination has been received from Councillor Daphne Parvin.
Recommended: That the Group make appointments to the vacancy with Relief in Need Charities.
1.3.7 South East Employers
Vacancy: 1 x Substitute Member
The term of office starts immediately until 22nd July 2013
A nomination has been received from Councillor Alastair Black.
Recommended: That the Group make appointments to the vacancies with South East Employers.
1.3.8 Youth and Community Charity
Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member
The term of office starts immediately until 6th September 2013
A nomination has been received from Councillor Michael Yates.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Youth and Community Charity.
1.4 Alternative Action and why not Recommended
1.4.1 The Group could decide not to appoint to Outside Bodies but this is not recommended as representation within the Community is an important role.
1.5 Impact on Corporate Objectives
1.5.1 Appointing to the Outside Bodies in the report will allow Councillors to act as advocates for community issues and represent the Council on bodies that make a difference to the local community. This supports the corporate priority of corporate and customer excellence and, in particular, the outcome, to ensure vulnerable people are assisted.
1.6 Risk Management
1.6.1 The Committee will need to consider the potential risk to the Councils reputation when making appointments to the bodies listed. A Scrutiny Review of Outside Bodies identified the importance of monitoring appointments and ensuring Members are fully aware of the role required.
1.7 Other Implications
1.7.1
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1. Financial
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2. Staffing
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3. Legal
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4. Equality Impact Needs Assessment
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5. Environmental/Sustainable Development
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6. Community Safety
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7. Human Rights Act
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8. Procurement
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9. Asset Management
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1.8 Relevant Documents
1.8.1 Appendices
1.8.2 Appendix A Nomination Forms received
1.8.3 Background Documents
None.
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IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT?
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If yes, when did it first appear in the Forward Plan?
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