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Resolved that Members note the report.
Resolved that · Committee note the contents of the report. · The implementation of a review on the remuneration structure for co-opted members transitioning from a fixed daily and half-daily rate to a more flexible and proportionate hourly rate of payment be approved. · The review includes the determination of expectations and definitions around reasonable preparation time. · The findings of the review be taken to Full Council for approval. Further Resolved that · That the findings of the review be brought back to Democratic Services Committee prior to a recommendation being taken to Full Council.
Resolved that Democratic Services begin preparatory work on the 2027 Councillor Induction Programme with a view to presenting a draft framework to Democratic Services Committee by Q2 2026.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Andrew Barry and Councillor Gareth Richards.
No declarations of interest were received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that Members note the report.
In response to questions, committee were advised that Councillors will be consulted with when reviewing the authority’s representation on outside bodies. Resolved that Members note the report.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that · Committee note the contents of the report. · The implementation of a review on the remuneration structure for co-opted members transitioning from a fixed daily and half-daily rate to a more flexible and proportionate hourly rate of payment be approved. · The review includes the determination of expectations and definitions around reasonable preparation time. · The findings of the review be taken to Full Council for approval. Further Resolved that · That the findings of the review be brought back to Democratic Services Committee prior to a recommendation being taken to Full Council.
In response to questions, committee were advised that: · Whilst other authorities have brought in the hourly rate, there has been no published data on whether this has been a positive change. · The views and experience of the current co-opted members would be sought as part of the review. Resolved that · Committee note the contents of the report. · The implementation of a review on the remuneration structure for co-opted members transitioning from a fixed daily and half-daily rate to a more flexible and proportionate hourly rate of payment be approved. · The review includes the determination of expectations and definitions around reasonable preparation time. · The findings of the review be taken to Full Council for approval. Further Resolved that · That the findings of the review be brought back to Democratic Services Committee prior to a recommendation being taken to Full Council.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that Democratic Services begin preparatory work on the 2027 Councillor Induction Programme with a view to presenting a draft framework to Democratic Services Committee by Q2 2026.
In response to questions, committee were advised: · The membership of a working group would include both officers and members. · The exact membership is likely to be fluid, depending on the area of induction being considered. Resolved that Democratic Services begin preparatory work on the 2027 Councillor Induction Programme with a view to presenting a draft framework to Democratic Services Committee by Q2 2026.
There was no other business deemed urgent by the Chair.
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