Issue - meetings

The Democratic Services Officer outlined that the report summarised Outside Bodies that were within the remit of the Economic Regeneration and Leisure Committee.  It was stated that some Councillors had time remaining on their terms of office, having previously been appointed as Council Representatives, while other Councillors had been automatically appointed for the 2019/20 municipal year.  The following nominations had been received for vacant positions:

·  Councillor English for the Collis Millennium Green Trust.

·  Councillors W Hinder and Khadka for the Maidstone Twinning Association.

·  Councillor M Rose for the Maidstone Area Arts Partnership.

Councillor M Rose addressed the Committee as a Visiting Member.

The Committee noted that there were outstanding vacancies on the Brenchley Charity and Maidstone Area Arts Partnership.  Following an explanation of the remit of the Brenchley Charity, Councillor Brindle stated that she wished to be considered for the role of Council Representative on the organisation.  The Committee commented that the vacancy on the Maidstone Area Arts Partnership was closely linked to the “Draft Arts and Cultural Plan for the Borough” item that was to be considered in September 2019.  Therefore, the Committee would consider options for filling this vacancy over the Summer.

RESOLVED: That:

1.  The current Council Representatives be noted.

2.  Councillor English be appointed as a Council Representative on the Collis Millennium Green Trust.

3.  Councillor W Hinder be appointed as a Council Representative on the Maidstone Twinning Association.

4.  Councillor Khadka be appointed as a Council Representative on the Maidstone Twinning Association.

5.  Councillor M Rose be appointed as a Council Representative on the Maidstone Area Arts Partnership.

6.  Councillor Brindle be appointed as a Council Representative on the Brenchley Charity.

Voting: Unanimous