Decision details

That the contents of the report be noted and the Chief Executive be authorised to take the necessary steps to establish an independent panel to advise the County Council on members allowances;

 

That in relation to the panel:

 

• The size of the panel be three members
• Its term of office be for two years renewable by mutual agreement
• The appointment process be by invitation as suggested in the report
• Prof. D.J. Wilson be appointed Chairman of the panel
• The Chairman be paid an allowance of £500 per annum and the other two members receive an allowance of £300 per annum
• The panel be asked to produce proposals for implementation from 1 April 2002
• The panel be asked to consider the need for childcare and dependent carers allowance
• The scheme for members allowances be published on the County Council’s website

 

MEMBERS ALLOWANCES 2000/01

 

That the action taken by the Chief Executive to publicise the level of payments on members allowances in 2000/01 be noted and that the details be published with the minutes of this meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 1995.