Issue - meetings

The Museum Director introduced the report and explained the changes which provided more clarity to the administration of the Commemorative Plaques Scheme. The processing of the first two applications highlighted inefficiencies in the administrative process which the updates sought to address. A maximum of three applications would be processed per year, and research into the individual being marked would be carried out by staff to prevent reputational damage. A guide of six months from application to decision was added to allow time for the application to be administered and presented at Committee for decision.

In response to questions, the Museum Director explained that the responsibility for seeking consent to attach a plaque to a listed building would sit with the applicant, who would also be responsible for any repairs or replacements.

RESOLVED: That the proposed updates to the Commemorative Plaques Scheme be approved.