Issue - meetings

Report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The Committee considered a report of the Democratic Services Manager to consider recommending to Council that the title of ‘Veterans’ Champion’ be changed to ‘Armed Forces Champion’.

The Democratic Services Manager presented the report and explained that the report was a result of the current Veterans’ Champion seeking a change of name to encompass the wider remit of the role.

Members discussed the report and potential change of name. It was suggested by Members that ‘Veterans’ and Armed Forces Champion’ would be a more fitting name as Members didn’t feel it was appropriate to omit ‘Veterans’ from the Champions title. Members also referred to the Veterans’ Champion role and how it specifically mentions ‘service leavers’ when reaching their decision.

It was proposed by Councillor Tracy Brown and seconded by Councillor Nick Wilkinson:

‘That the Committee recommends to Council that the title of ‘Veteran’s Champion’ be reconsidered to reflect the work undertaken in the role.’

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposition.

Resolved:

(1)    That the Committee recommends to Council that the title of ‘Veteran’s Champion’ be reconsidered to reflect the work undertaken in the role.