Agenda item

To consider the report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive submitted a report to allow Council to consider its appointments to outside bodies, partnerships and boards.

It was noted that no appointments were to be made to the Court of the University of Lancaster because the University was reviewing its arrangements in that regard. The Lancashire Visitor Economy Forum had been disestablished and removed from the list of outside body appointments.

The Monitoring Officer responded to a question on the report.

There were three vacancies to fill; one on the Domestic Abuse Reduction Group; one on Relate Lancashire, Lancaster District and one on Lancaster Ripley Church of England Education Trust.

Councillor Clifford proposed, seconded by Councillor Brayshaw:

“That the mid-year changes be noted and that the appointments to outside bodies as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be confirmed, subject to any amendments still to come.”

At this point, Councillor Edwards noted that the CVS had established a new award, to be named the Roger Sherlock award, which would be awarded for the first time in June 2018. The name had been chosen in recognition of former Councillor Roger Sherlock’s dedicated contribution to public service throughout his life. Council noted this fitting tribute.

A vote was taken on the proposition which was clearly carried.

The Mayor called for nominations to the three vacancies, taking the Domestic Abuse Reduction Group first:

Councillor Clifford seconded by Councillor Brown nominated Councillor Cozler to take the place on the Domestic Abuse Reduction Group.

There were no further nominations and Councillor Cozler was appointed.

The Mayor asked for nominations to Relate Lancashire, Lancaster District:

Councillor Caroline Jackson, seconded by Councillor Phillippa Williamson, nominated Councillor Cooper to take the place on the Relate Lancashire, Lancaster District

No further nominations were put forward. Councillor Cooper was appointed.

The Mayor called for nominations to Lancaster Ripley Church of England Education Trust.

Councillor Phillippa Williamson, seconded by Councillor Edwards, nominated Councillor Joan Jackson to take the vacant place on the Trust. Councillor Brown was nominated by Councillor Clifford, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe.

With 22 votes for Councillor Joan Jackson and 31 votes for Councillor Brown, Councillor Brown was appointed to Lancaster Ripley Church of England Education Trust.

The Mayor asked if there were any further changes to be made to representation on outside bodies. Councillor Clifford reported that Councillor Burns had requested to be removed from Heysham Nuclear Power Station Local Community Liaison Council. Councillor Brown was nominated for the vacancy by Councillor Clifford, seconded by Councillor Cozler. There were no further nominations and Councillor Brown was appointed to Heysham Nuclear Power Station Local Community Liaison Council.

Resolved:

(1)          That Council notes the changes that have occurred mid-year and confirms its appointments to outside bodies as set out in the Appendix 1 of the report, subject to the amendments in (2) below. 

(2)          That the following appointments be noted:-

a)     Councillor Cozler to the Domestic Abuse Reduction Group

b)     Councillor Cooper to Relate Lancashire, Lancaster District

c)     Councillor Brown to Lancaster Ripley Church of England Trust

d)     Councillor Brown to Heysham Nuclear Power Station Local Community Liaison Council.

A complete list of appointments is appended to the minutes.