Issue - meetings

It was moved by Councillor Moss, seconded by Councillor Barned, that the recommendation contained in the report of the Head of Policy and Communications relating to Members’ broadband allowance be approved.

Amendment moved by Councillor Lusty, seconded by Thick:-

1.  That no change be made to the basic allowance for Members, but Members may claim an allowance of £11.17 per month for broadband with effect from 1 August 2013 if they so wish without the requirement to supply copy invoices.

2.  That the Members’ Allowance Scheme be updated accordingly.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

The substantive motion was then put to the vote.

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLVED:

1.  That no change be made to the basic allowance for Members, but Members may claim an allowance of £11.17 per month for broadband with effect from 1 August 2013 if they so wish without the requirement to supply copy invoices.

2.  That the Members’ Allowance Scheme be updated accordingly.