The nominations of the political groups to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels were detailed in the supplementary booklet tabled for Members.

 

The Chief Executive submitted a report in respect of the appointments required to be made to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels.

 

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

 

On the Essex Fire Authority replace Councillor MacPherson with Councillor Watkins.

 

On the Local Government Association to withdraw Councillor Ojetola’s nomination.

 

Members were also informed that the Adoption Panel and Fostering Panel had now merged and would be known as the Adoption and Fostering Panel.

 

The Mayor called for a separate vote to be undertaken in respect of each of the contested nominations for appointments to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels.

 

The results of each vote are set out below:

 

Campaign to Protect Rural Essex

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor G Rice over Councillor C Baker.

 

Therefore Councillor G Rice was appointed the representative of the Council on the Campaign to Protect Rural Essex.

 

Citizens Advice Bureau Management Committee

 

No further nominations were received for the two vacant positions on the Citizens Advice Bureau Management Committee. Councillor Gledhill will be the representative of the Council on the Citizens Advice Bureau Management Committee.

 

Coalhouse Fort Project

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor C Kent over Councillor Jones.

 

Therefore Councillor C Kent was appointed the representative of the Council on the Coalhouse Fort Project.

 

East Thurrock Community Association

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor Piccolo over Councillor Duffin.

 

Therefore Councillor Piccolo was appointed the representative of the Council on the East Thurrock Community Association.

 

Essex Fire Authority

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor C Kent over Councillor Jones.

 

Therefore Councillor C Kent was appointed the second representative of the Council on the Essex Fire Authority.

 

Essex Police and Crime Panel

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor Redsell over Councillor Jones.

 

Therefore Councillor Redsell was appointed the representative of the Council on the Essex Police and Crime Panel.

 

South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor Fish over Councillor Snell.

 

Therefore Councillor Fish was appointed the representative of the Council on the South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

 

Thurrock Play Network

 

No nominations were received for the vacant positions on the Thurrock Play Network Committee.

 

Civic Awards Panel

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor Redsell over Councillors Liddiard and Snell.

 

Therefore Councillor Redsell was appointed the fourth representative of the Council on the Civic Awards Panel.

 

Adoption and Fostering Panel

 

The majority of the chamber voted in favour of Councillor S Little over Councillor Jones.

 

Therefore Councillor S Little was appointed the representative of the Council on the Adoption and Fostering Panel.

 

The Mayor advised that following the changes detailed above there were no longer any contested appointments to the nominations to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels. Members voted unanimously in favour of the nominations made, whereupon the Mayor declared these to be carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.         That the uncontested nominations to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels as circulated during the meeting, be approved.

 

2.         That the contested nominations to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels as voted and agreed upon during the meeting, be approved.

 

3.         That in accordance with Committee Procedure Rule 13.2 “Participation of Appointed Members” all Elected Members be required to undertake an enhanced DBS within 2 months of taking up their role.