MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

GENERAL PURPOSES GROUP

19 DECEMBER 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 and the Job Specification Forms are attached at Appendix B.

1.3.2   Vinters Valley Park Trust

Vacancy: 1 x Committee Member

The term of office started 7 September 2012 for a term of two years.

A nomination has been received from Councillor Martin Cox.

Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Vinters Valley Park Trust.

1.3.3   Maidstone Sea Cadets

Vacancy: 1 X Committee Member

The term of office started 19 November 2012 for a term of four years.

A nomination has been received from Bob Hinder.

          Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy with Maidstone Sea Cadets.

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 Council’s 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    

1.8        Relevant Documents

1.8.1   Appendices

1.8.2   Appendix A – Nomination Forms received

1.8.3   Appendix B – Job Specification forms

1.8.4   Background Documents

1.8.5   None.

IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT? X     Yes                                               No     If yes, when did it first appear in the Forward Plan?   …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..     This is a Key Decision because: ………………………………………………………………………..   …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….       Wards/Parishes affected: …………………………………………………………………………………..   ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..