MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
General Purposes Group
8 April 2014
REPORT
OF THE HEAD OF POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Report prepared by Caroline Matthews
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 Policy and Communications
1.2.1 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. Copies of the Nomination Forms received are attached as Appendix A and copies of the Job Specifications are attached as Appendix B to this report.
1.3.2 Maidstone
Sea Cadets
Vacancy:
1 x Committee Member
The term of office would be effective from 9 April 2014 until 8 April 2018.
This being a four year appointment.
A nomination has been received from Councillor Mike Cuming.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy
with the Maidstone Sea Cadets.
1.3.3 Cutbush & Corrall Charities
Vacancy[AW1] : 1 x
Trustee
The term of office would be effective from 9 April 2014 until 8 April 2018.
This being a four year appointment.
Nominations have been received from Councillors Mrs Daphne Parvin and Brian
Moss.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy
with the Cutbush & Corrall Charities.
1.3.4 Maidstone
Area Arts Partnership
Vacancy: 1
x Committee Member
The term of office would be effective from 9 April 2014 until 8 April 2015. This
being a one year appointment.
A nomination has been received from Councillor Dan Daley.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy
with the Maidstone Area Arts Partnership.
1.3.5 Relief
in Need Charities
Vacancy:
1 x Committee Member
The term of office would be effective from 9 April 2014 until 8 April 2018. This
being a four year appointment.
A nomination has been received from Councillor Dan Daley.
Recommended: That the Group make an appointment to the vacancy
with the Relief in Need Charities.
1.3.6 Voluntary
Action Maidstone
Voluntary
Action Maidstone has recently advised the Council that they no longer have a
representative board. In November 2012 their members voted to change their
governing documents so that the Board of Directors/Trustees would be made up of
independent people.
They are therefore no longer seeking to recruit any Trustees from the Council.
Recommended: That the change be noted and that this Organisation
be taken off the list of Outside Bodies.
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
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
Appendix A Nomination Forms received
Appendix B Job Specifications
1.8.2 Background
Documents
None
IS THIS A KEY DECISION REPORT? THIS BOX MUST BE COMPLETED
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[AW1]You need to take out the numbering here so its consistent please