The Democratic and Electoral
Services Manager introduced the item noting that as per the
Council’s Constitution, a Member may submit an item for
consideration by the Committee.
Councillor Purle introduced his
agenda item request and noted that he was a Member of the Policy
and Resources Committee. Research had been conducted as to the
prevalence of arrangements similar to those outlined in Rule 30.3,
Part 3.1 of the Council’s Constitution, in other Kent
Authorities.
Several members of the
Committee expressed concerns that the training requirements as
outlined in the Constitution were too onerous and requested that
planning training requirements be included in the officer report
produced.
Councillor Hastie seconded the
motion as put forward by Councillor Purle, that an officer report
be requested.
RESOLVED: That the Committee request
an officer report on the item, with the Member planning training
requirements as outlined in the Constitution to be
included.