Agenda and minutes

The Council stood in silence for one minute in memory of Mrs Cynthia Webb, a former Member of the Council, who had died on 17 May.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Parr and Mrs Ring.

There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.

There were no disclosures of lobbying.

It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Wilson, supported by Councillor FitzGerald and 

RESOLVED:  That Eric Hotson, a Councillor of the Borough, be duly elected Mayor of the Borough of Maidstone until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2011.

Councillor Hotson then made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office which was duly witnessed in accordance with Section 83(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972.

**THE MAYOR (COUNCILLOR HOTSON) IN THE CHAIR**

The Mayor received congratulations on his election from scholars representing schools as follows:-

It was moved by Councillor Mrs Gibson, seconded by Councillor Sellar, supported by Councillor FitzGerald and

RESOLVED:  That the hearty thanks of this Council be given to Councillor Parvin and Councillor Mrs Parvin for the admirable discharge of their duties as Mayor and Mayoress during the past year, and for their courteous approach to all sections of the community.

RESOLVED:  That the items on the agenda be taken in public as proposed.

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Borough Council held on 21 April 2010 be approved as a correct record and signed.

It was moved by Councillor Mrs Joy, seconded by Councillor FitzGerald, supported by Councillor Horne and

RESOLVED:  That Councillor Brian Mortimer be duly appointed Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Maidstone until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2011.

Councillor Mortimer then made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office which was duly witnessed in accordance with Section 83(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Mayor announced that this was the last Council meeting that David Petford, the Chief Executive, would attend before his retirement.  On behalf of the Council, he would like to thank Mr Petford for his achievements and exemplary service over the last 23 years, since joining as Controller of Borough Services to taking over as Chief Executive 10 years ago, and to wish him a long and happy retirement.

Community Services

Corporate Services

Environment

Leisure and Culture

Regeneration

The Leader of the Council reported that his appointments to the Cabinet were as follows:-

The Leader of the Council reported that an amended version of the Scheme of Delegation of Executive Functions had been circulated for the Council’s information.

In accordance with Sections 15 and 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, the Council considered the allocation of seats to each Political Group in relation to its various Committees. 

It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Greer:-

1.  That the allocation of seats on Committees be as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Democratic Services Manager with the following adjustment:-

2.  That the allocation of seats on the Standards Committee be as follows:-

RESOLVED:

1.  That the allocation of seats on Committees be as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Democratic Services Manager with the following adjustment:-

2.  That the allocation of seats on the Standards Committee be as follows:-

(A copy of the amended allocation of seats on Committees is attached as Appendix A to these Minutes).

(a)  Overview and Scrutiny Committees:

·  Corporate Services

·  Environment and Transportation

·  Leisure and Prosperity

·  Partnerships and Well-being

(b)  Planning Committee

(c)  Licensing Committee

(d)  Licensing Act 2003 Committee

(e)  Standards Committee

(f)  Employment and Development Panel

(g)  Local Development Document Advisory Group

(h)  Strategic Housing Advisory Committee

(i)  Joint Consultative Committee

(j)  Investigating Committee into Disciplinary Procedures for Staff on the JNC Conditions of Service for Chief Officers in Local Authorities

(k)  Joint Transportation Board

(l)  General Purposes Group

(m)  Planning Referrals Committee

(n)  Audit Committee

In accordance with Section 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, the Council considered the appointments to its Committees and Substitutes.

It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Wilson, that the wishes of the Group Leaders with regard to the appointments to Committees and Substitutes be accepted.

RESOLVED:  That the wishes of the Group Leaders with regard to the appointments to Committees and Substitutes be accepted.

The Democratic Services Manager advised the Council that the Kent Association of Local Councils had not yet nominated a person to serve as the third Parish Council representative on the Standards Committee.  He would report back to the Council when a nomination had been received.

It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Mrs Stockell, that Councillor J A Wilson be appointed as the Borough Council’s Vice- Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board for the Municipal Year 2010/11.

RESOLVED:  That Councillor J A Wilson be appointed as the Borough Council’s Vice-Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board for the Municipal Year 2010/11.

It was moved by Councillor Garland, seconded by Councillor Greer, that the Scheme of Delegation for Non-Executive Functions be agreed.

RESOLVED:  That the Scheme of Delegation for Non-Executive Functions be agreed.

11.20 a.m. to 12.35 p.m.