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RESOLVED that Councillor D. Jones be elected Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Davies congratulated Councillor Dot Jones on her election. Councillor Dot Jones made her declaration of acceptance of office and was invested with the Chain of Office. Councillor Jones thanked the outgoing Chair and Consort for their work over the previous year and congratulated the Chair on his fundraising efforts for his charities. She thanked Councillors for the privilege of being elected chair and the trust put in her, and her sister Mrs Ellen Davies for acting as her consort for the coming year. She also presented the Retiring Chair with a photograph album and Past Chair’s pendant. Tributes to the retiring Chair were paid by Councillor Linda Evans, Deputy Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group, Councillor Jane Tremlett, Leader of the Independent Group, and Councillor Deryk Cundy, Leader of the Labour Group. The Chief Executive, on behalf of the Corporate Management Team, also paid tribute to the retiring Chair.
RESOLVED that Councillor A.G. Morgan be elected Vice-Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Giles Morgan was invested by the Chair, Councillor Dot Jones, with the Chain of Office and made his declaration of acceptance of office. The Vice-Chair expressed his appreciation to the Council on his appointment. The Vice-Chair’s consort, Mrs Claire Morgan, was presented with a Chain of Office by the Chair’s consort Mrs Ellen Davies. The Chair congratulated the Vice-Chair and his Consort on their appointments.
RESOLVED to approve the appointment of members to Regulatory, Scrutiny and Other Committees as set out within Appendix 1 of the report, including the amendment noted above.
RESOLVED that the following appointments to Chairs and Vice Chairs of Regulatory, Scrutiny, Other Committees and Panels be made for the 2025/26 Municipal Year: CHAIR VICE CHAIR Communities, Homes & Regeneration Rob Evans Betsan Jones Corporate Performance & Resources Giles Morgan Kim Broom Education, Young People & The Welsh Language Emlyn Schiavone Sue Allen Place, Sustainability & Climate Change Kevin Madge Karen Davies Health & Social Services Gareth John Fiona Walters OTHER COMMITTEES CHAIR VICE CHAIR Appeals Committee Ken Howell Llinos Davies Appointments Committee “A” – Directors Darren Price Sue Allen Appointments Committee “B” – Heads of Service Jane Tremlett Darren Price Democratic Services Committee Michael Cranham Tyssul Evans Licensing Committee Mansel Charles Dorian Phillips Member Appointments Committee Jean Lewis Anthony Davies Planning Committee Tyssul Evans Mansel Charles Dyfed Pension Fund Committee Elwyn Williams Not required
RESOLVED that 9.1 In accordance with the determinations made by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, the Councillors’ and Co-opted Members’ Salaries and Allowances Scheme for 2025-2026, as detailed within Part 6.1 of the Constitution be adopted; 9.2 the constitutional changes, which have come about as a result of the legislative changes and any additional recommendations put forward by the Constitutional Review Working Group, as detailed within the report be approved; 9.3 That the Monitoring Officer be granted delegated authority to make the departmental changes necessary to the general scheme of delegation to officers as a result of the of the transfer of functions which will take place over the next few months. 9.4 the Council Constitution for 2025-2026 be adopted; 9.5 the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any minor amendments, correct typographical or drafting errors and ensure all cross-references within the Constitution are correct and that these be reported to the Constitutional Review Working Group as and when necessary.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A.D. Harries, Ll.M. Davies, G.R. Jones, D. Price, B.D.J. Phillips, D. Owen, B.A.L. Roberts, P. Cooper, S.L. Davies, H. Jones, A. Davies, S. Godfrey-Coles, D. Nicholas, J.D. James, P.M. Hughes and L.R. Bowen.
There were no declarations of personal interest.
The Retiring Chair, Councillor Handel Davies, welcomed distinguished guests, Councillors, staff and friends to the meeting. He thereupon reflected on his year in office and the events and celebrations he had attended with his consort Mrs Margaret Davies. The Retiring Chair expressed his gratitude to his Consort: Mrs Margaret Davies, the Chief Executive: Wendy Walters, Steve Murphy, Gaynor Morgan, Eira Evans, and the Democratic Services team for their support during his year as Chair. He thanked all those who had helped fundraise over £10,000 to his two chosen charities, Latch and Prostate Cymru. He also thanked all the Councillors for their conduct during council meetings, and those that had nominated him for the role of Chair. Finally, he wished the Chair-elect Councillor Dot Jones and Vice Chair-elect Councillor Giles Morgan well in their year in office.
There were no announcements.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Councillor D. Jones be elected Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Davies congratulated Councillor Dot Jones on her election. Councillor Dot Jones made her declaration of acceptance of office and was invested with the Chain of Office. Councillor Jones thanked the outgoing Chair and Consort for their work over the previous year and congratulated the Chair on his fundraising efforts for his charities. She thanked Councillors for the privilege of being elected chair and the trust put in her, and her sister Mrs Ellen Davies for acting as her consort for the coming year. She also presented the Retiring Chair with a photograph album and Past Chair’s pendant. Tributes to the retiring Chair were paid by Councillor Linda Evans, Deputy Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group, Councillor Jane Tremlett, Leader of the Independent Group, and Councillor Deryk Cundy, Leader of the Labour Group. The Chief Executive, on behalf of the Corporate Management Team, also paid tribute to the retiring Chair.
It was moved by the retiring Chair Councillor H.L. Davies, seconded by Councillor D.M. Cundy and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that Councillor D. Jones be elected Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Davies congratulated Councillor Dot Jones on her election. Councillor Dot Jones made her declaration of acceptance of office and was invested with the Chain of Office. Councillor Jones thanked the outgoing Chair and Consort for their work over the previous year and congratulated the Chair on his fundraising efforts for his charities. She thanked Councillors for the privilege of being elected chair and the trust put in her, and her sister Mrs Ellen Davies for acting as her consort for the coming year. She also presented the Retiring Chair with a photograph album and Past Chair’s pendant. Tributes to the retiring Chair were paid by Councillor Linda Evans, Deputy Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group, Councillor Jane Tremlett, Leader of the Independent Group, and Councillor Deryk Cundy, Leader of the Labour Group. The Chief Executive, on behalf of the Corporate Management Team, also paid tribute to the retiring Chair.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Councillor A.G. Morgan be elected Vice-Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Giles Morgan was invested by the Chair, Councillor Dot Jones, with the Chain of Office and made his declaration of acceptance of office. The Vice-Chair expressed his appreciation to the Council on his appointment. The Vice-Chair’s consort, Mrs Claire Morgan, was presented with a Chain of Office by the Chair’s consort Mrs Ellen Davies. The Chair congratulated the Vice-Chair and his Consort on their appointments.
It was moved by Councillor J. Tremlett, seconded by Councillor S.M. Allen and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that Councillor A.G. Morgan be elected Vice-Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. Councillor Giles Morgan was invested by the Chair, Councillor Dot Jones, with the Chain of Office and made his declaration of acceptance of office. The Vice-Chair expressed his appreciation to the Council on his appointment. The Vice-Chair’s consort, Mrs Claire Morgan, was presented with a Chain of Office by the Chair’s consort Mrs Ellen Davies. The Chair congratulated the Vice-Chair and his Consort on their appointments.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the appointment of members to Regulatory, Scrutiny and Other Committees as set out within Appendix 1 of the report, including the amendment noted above.
The Council considered a report detailing the proposed membership of Regulatory, Scrutiny, Other Committees and Panels. The Chair advised of an error within the report, the Labour Group nomination for the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee Overview and Scrutiny Sub Committee should be Cllr Deryk Cundy. It was duly moved and seconded and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the appointment of members to Regulatory, Scrutiny and Other Committees as set out within Appendix 1 of the report, including the amendment noted above.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following appointments to Chairs and Vice Chairs of Regulatory, Scrutiny, Other Committees and Panels be made for the 2025/26 Municipal Year: CHAIR VICE CHAIR Communities, Homes & Regeneration Rob Evans Betsan Jones Corporate Performance & Resources Giles Morgan Kim Broom Education, Young People & The Welsh Language Emlyn Schiavone Sue Allen Place, Sustainability & Climate Change Kevin Madge Karen Davies Health & Social Services Gareth John Fiona Walters OTHER COMMITTEES CHAIR VICE CHAIR Appeals Committee Ken Howell Llinos Davies Appointments Committee “A” – Directors Darren Price Sue Allen Appointments Committee “B” – Heads of Service Jane Tremlett Darren Price Democratic Services Committee Michael Cranham Tyssul Evans Licensing Committee Mansel Charles Dorian Phillips Member Appointments Committee Jean Lewis Anthony Davies Planning Committee Tyssul Evans Mansel Charles Dyfed Pension Fund Committee Elwyn Williams Not required
The Council considered nominations which had been received for the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees for the 2025/26 Municipal Year. It was duly moved and seconded and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the following appointments to Chairs and Vice Chairs of Regulatory, Scrutiny, Other Committees and Panels be made for the 2025/26 Municipal Year: CHAIR VICE CHAIR Communities, Homes & Regeneration Rob Evans Betsan Jones Corporate Performance & Resources Giles Morgan Kim Broom Education, Young People & The Welsh Language Emlyn Schiavone Sue Allen Place, Sustainability & Climate Change Kevin Madge Karen Davies Health & Social Services Gareth John Fiona Walters OTHER COMMITTEES CHAIR VICE CHAIR Appeals Committee Ken Howell Llinos Davies Appointments Committee “A” – Directors Darren Price Sue Allen Appointments Committee “B” – Heads of Service Jane Tremlett Darren Price Democratic Services Committee Michael Cranham Tyssul Evans Licensing Committee Mansel Charles Dorian Phillips Member Appointments Committee Jean Lewis Anthony Davies Planning Committee Tyssul Evans Mansel Charles Dyfed Pension Fund Committee Elwyn Williams Not required
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that 9.1 In accordance with the determinations made by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, the Councillors’ and Co-opted Members’ Salaries and Allowances Scheme for 2025-2026, as detailed within Part 6.1 of the Constitution be adopted; 9.2 the constitutional changes, which have come about as a result of the legislative changes and any additional recommendations put forward by the Constitutional Review Working Group, as detailed within the report be approved; 9.3 That the Monitoring Officer be granted delegated authority to make the departmental changes necessary to the general scheme of delegation to officers as a result of the of the transfer of functions which will take place over the next few months. 9.4 the Council Constitution for 2025-2026 be adopted; 9.5 the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any minor amendments, correct typographical or drafting errors and ensure all cross-references within the Constitution are correct and that these be reported to the Constitutional Review Working Group as and when necessary.
The Council was reminded of the requirement for it to review its Constitution on an annual basis and that as part of that process it had established a Constitutional Review Working Group [CRWG] to present any recommended changes. It was reported that the Constitutional Review Working Group met on the 14th April 2025 to review elements of the Constitution, and their recommendations were included in the report, the key ones being as follows: - Proposed changes to the current petition scheme. This would give Scrutiny members more responsibility on how petitions are managed. This proposed new process will be monitored and reviewed on how it’s worked in 12 months’ time. - Changes to the responsibility for functions and scheme of delegation to reflect decisions made by Cabinet during the year and departmental structure changes that have occurred - Changes to the Council procedure rules and Scrutiny reporting mechanism for Crime and Disorder referrals. In conclusion, it was further recommended that delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer to make any departmental changes necessary to the general scheme of delegation to officers as a result of the transfer of functions which will take place over the next few months. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that 9.1 In accordance with the determinations made by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, the Councillors’ and Co-opted Members’ Salaries and Allowances Scheme for 2025-2026, as detailed within Part 6.1 of the Constitution be adopted; 9.2 the constitutional changes, which have come about as a result of the legislative changes and any additional recommendations put forward by the Constitutional Review Working Group, as detailed within the report be approved; 9.3 That the Monitoring Officer be granted delegated authority to make the departmental changes necessary to the general scheme of delegation to officers as a result of the of the transfer of functions which will take place over the next few months. 9.4 the Council Constitution for 2025-2026 be adopted; 9.5 the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any minor amendments, correct typographical or drafting errors and ensure all cross-references within the Constitution are correct and that these be reported to the Constitutional Review Working Group as and when necessary.
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