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.