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Resolved: That the draft terms of reference are approved, subject to amendments to include public perception as a consideration and to provide for reference in the annual Pay Policy Statement to the Member Remuneration Commttee and any recommendations made by the committee over the preceding 12 months as well as the rationale for them.
Resolved: The report was noted.
Resolved: The report was noted.
Resolved: The date of the next meeting is the 9th November 2026.
The Head of People of Democratic Services declared an interest as an officer employed under Chief Officer terms and conditions of employment and advised themselves along with any other officer with pecuniary interest in matters for discussion in the committee will remain for discussion that is factual or for information only, but will remove themselves where members are making decisions. Councillor Scott Jones declared that two relatives were employed within the local authority.
That Councillor S.Knoyle be appointed Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee for the Civic Year 2026/27.
That Councillor S.Paddison be appointed Vice Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee for the Civic Year 2026/27.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: That the draft terms of reference are approved, subject to amendments to include public perception as a consideration and to provide for reference in the annual Pay Policy Statement to the Member Remuneration Commttee and any recommendations made by the committee over the preceding 12 months as well as the rationale for them.
Officers provided an overview to members of the report and proposed terms of reference. Members asked whether the terms of reference should more clearly reflect public perception around high levels of pay and ensure that rationale was set out transparently when decisions were made. Officers referred Members to the responsibility to consider affordability, value for money and the Council's financial position when reviewing or recommending senior remuneration arrangements. Members also noted that the Committee should not only undertake those considerations, but should also publish information clearly and concisely in plain English so that the public could understand why decisions had been made. Officers confirmed that the annual pay policy statement already covered senior pay. An amendment was proposed to include public perception as a consideration in Section 4. (e) and a further amendment to Section 11, to provide reference in the annual Pay Policy Statement to the Member Remuneration Committee and any recommendations made by the committee over the preceding 12 months as well as the rationale for them. Resolved: That the draft terms of reference are approved, subject to amendments to include public perception as a consideration and to provide for reference in the annual Pay Policy Statement to the Member Remuneration Commttee and any recommendations made by the committee over the preceding 12 months as well as the rationale for them.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: The report was noted.
Officers provided an overview of the report and the Council's current arrangements for senior pay. Members asked for future information to show a male and female breakdown of senior pay, without naming individuals, in order to assist the Committee in considering equality issues. Officers proposed bringing a fuller equality breakdown to the next meeting to provide Members with an overview of equalities across the chief officer grade. Resolved: The report was noted.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: The report was noted.
Officers provided an overview of the circulated report. Resolved: The report was noted.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: The date of the next meeting is the 9th November 2026.
Resolved: The date of the next meeting is the 9th November 2026.
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