Meeting documents

SCC County Council
Wednesday, 17th February, 2021 10.00 am

  • Meeting of ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING, County Council, Wednesday 17th February 2021 10.00 am (Item 251.)

To consider a report with recommendations relating to:

•         the Member Development Strategy 2021-2025.

•         proposed appointment of an independent member of the Audit Committee.

Decision:

The Council RESOLVED to:

 

Member Development Strategy 2021-2025

 

Approve the Member Development Strategy 2021-25 (as set out in Appendix A to Annex A).

 

Proposed appointment of Independent Person to the Audit Committee

 

1. Authorise the Monitoring Officer to proceed with the recruitment process regarding the appointment of an independent person to be a non-voting co-opted member of the Audit Committee for a period of two years.

 

2. Agree that the Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer be given delegated authority to finalise a role description, skills and competencies and person specification for the independent person, advertise this role, complete interviews and agree the appointment of the successful candidate to the Audit Committee.

 

3. Authorise the Monitoring Officer to amend the Audit Committee functions and membership within the Council’s Constitution to reflect the inclusion of an independent non-voting member of the Committee.

Minutes:

The Council considered a report by the Monitoring Officer on the proposed Member Development Strategy 2021-2025, and the proposed appointment of an independent member of the Audit Committee. 

 

The Monitoring Officer noted that the proposed Member Development Strategy would help Members to effectively carry out their functions and it included virtual learning and development opportunities and embracing new ways of working. The report also reflected a proposal from the Audit Committee following their consideration of a national review by Sir Tony Redmond that had suggested the appointment of an independent person to sit on local authority Audit Committees.

 

Cllr Mandy Chilcott, seconded by Cllr Jane Lock, moved and the Council RESOLVED to approve the Member Development Strategy 2021-2025, and the appointment of an independent co-opted member of the Audit Committee (without voting rights).

 

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