The Mayor informed Members that the nominations of Group Leaders to the places allocated on committees, and the nominations for Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees had been received.

 

The nominations made to Committees for the municipal year 2016-17, together with the nominations for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair, were set out in a booklet circulated to Members immediately prior to the meeting.

 

The Leader of the Council briefly introduced the report, which requested the

Council to confirm the calculations relating to the allocation of seats on committees and also to appoint the nominations made by political groups to committees.

 

In addition, the report also requested the Council to appoint the Chairs and Vice-Chairs. Councillor Gledhill restated that the Conservative Party would not be nominating Chair or Vice Chairs on overview and scrutiny committees therefore these positions were open for the opposition parties to fill.

 

The Mayor asked Councillor Gledhill which option (a or b) of the nomination booklet did he wish the Council to consider. Councillor Gledhill stated option a.

 

The Mayor asked Councillor Snell which option (a or b) of the nomination booklet did he wish the Council to consider. Councillor Snell stated option b.

 

Councillor Gledhill stated that he would like to make 2 changes to the nomination booklet:

 

On the Planning Committee replace Councillor Piccolo with Councillor Ojetola and make Councillor Piccolo a substitute.

 

On the General Services replace Councillor Coxshall with Councillor Hague and remove Councillor Halden as a substitute and replace with Councillor Coxshall.

 

The Mayor then called for a separate vote to be undertaken in respect of each of the contested nominations for Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees.

 

The result of each vote are set out below:

 

Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

The result that Councillor Okunade be appointed Chair of the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Smith, that Councillor Sheridan be elected Vice Chair of the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Cleaner Greener and Safer Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor Gerrish (31), Councillor Jones (17). Therefore Councillor Gerrish be appointed Chair and Councillor Cherry being appointed Vice Chair of the Cleaner Greener and Safer Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor Kent (32), Councillor Duffin (17). Therefore Councillor J Kent be appointed Chair and Councillor Gamester being appointed Vice Chair of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

Corporate Parenting Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor Okunade (32), Councillor Gamester (17). Therefore Councillor Okunade being appointed Chair of the Corporate Parenting Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Smith, that Councillor Snell be elected Vice Chair of the Corporate Parenting Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

General Services

 

Councillor Snell withdrew this nomination for Chair of General Services. The result that Councillor Gledhill being appointed Chair and Councillor J Kent being appointed as Vice Chair of General Services.

 

Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor V Holloway (31), Councillor Snell (17). Therefore Councillor V Holloway being appointed Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Gledhill, that Councillor Snell be elected Vice Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

Members voted unanimously in favour of Councillor G Rice being appointed Chair of the Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Aker, that Councillor C Baker be elected Vice Chair of the Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Licensing Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor Stone (28), Councillor Maney (18). Therefore Councillor Stone being appointed Chair of the Licensing Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Gledhill, and seconded by Councillor Hague, that Councillor Maney be elected Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Planning Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor G Rice (17), Councillor Kelly (24). Therefore Councillor Kelly being appointed Chair and Councillor Wheeler being appointed Vice Chair of the Planning Committee.

 

Planning Transport and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor B Rice (32), Councillor Smith (17). Therefore Councillor B Rice being appointed Chair of the Planning Transport and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Gledhill, that Councillor Jones be elected Vice Chair of the Planning Transport and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Standards and Audit Committee

 

The result of the vote: Councillor J Kent (31), Councillor Hamilton (17). Therefore Councillor J Kent being appointed Chair of the Standards and Audit Committee.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Snell, and seconded by Councillor Gledhill, that Councillor Smith be elected Vice Chair of the Standards and Audit Committee. Members voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

 

Upon being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously in favour of recommendations, whereupon the Mayor declared these to be carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.         That the allocation of seats, as set out in Appendix 1, be approved.

 

2.         That the nominations of the political groups to seats on committees be approved, as set out in Appendix 2.

 

3.         That in accordance with Committee Procedure 13.2, “Participation of Appointed Members”, all Elected Members be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and those Members appointed to the following committees are expected to undertake the DBS check within 2 months of taking up their seats:

 

•           Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

•           Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

•           Standards and Audit Committee

•           Corporate Parenting Committee

 

4.         That the non-voting co-opted members of the Planning Committee, the Standards and Audit Committee, the Health and Well-being Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Corporate Parenting Committee be appointed, as set out in Appendix 2.

 

5.         That the Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees be appointed as set out below:

 

Committee	Chair	Vice Chair
Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee	Councillor Okunade	Councillor Sheridan
Cleaner, Greener and Safer Overview and Scrutiny Committee	Councillor Gerrish	Councillor Cherry
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee	Councillor J Kent	Councillor Gamester
Corporate Parenting	Councillor Okunade	Councillor Snell
General Services	Councillor Gledhill	Councillor J Kent
Health and Wellbeing Board* *The Chair will be the Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health and shall be appointed by the Council	Councillor Halden	-
Health and Wellbeing Overview & Scrutiny Committee	Councillor V Holloway	Councillor Snell
Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee	Councillor G Rice	Councillor C Baker
Licensing Committee	Councillor Stone	Councillor Maney
Planning Committee	Councillor Kelly	Councillor Wheeler
Planning, Transport and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee	Councillor B Rice	Councillor Jones
Standards and Audit Committee	Councillor J Kent	Councillor Smith