IRP REPORT ON MEMBERS ALLOWANCES

Extract from the proceedings of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting held on the 1 July 2021

GREEN GROUP AMENDMENT

To add the recommendations (4) as shown below in bold italics,

Recommendation:

(1)   That recommendation 3.1 as set out in the IRP report relating to job sharing roles be agreed;

(2)   That Recommendation 3.3 as set out in the attached IRP report relating to an allowance for co-optees who attend committee in a personal capacity be agreed; and

(3)   That the Executive Lead Officer for Strategy, Governance & Law be granted delegated authority to update Council Procedure Rules to reflect the agreement in relation to the job sharing of roles as referred to in paragraph 3.2 of this report and to publish the revised Members Allowances Scheme;.

(4) That Option 2 as set out in the IRP report relating to car parking passes be agreed as follows:

5.8 No car park passes are provided, with the exception on grounds of disability, long-term health condition,  or care needs. Councillors are expected to use public transport or pay for parking when attending meetings. 

5.9 The Panel noted that the Members Allowances Scheme provides that the use of taxis when leaving a meeting late at night can be claimed for.

Proposed by Cllr Clare                                        Seconded by Cllr Shanks

Recommendations to read if carried:

(1)   That recommendation 3.1 as set out in the IRP report relating to job sharing roles be agreed;

(2)   That Recommendation 3.3 as set out in the attached IRP report relating to an allowance for co-optees who attend committee in a personal capacity be agreed; and

(3)   That the Executive Lead Officer for Strategy, Governance & Law be granted delegated authority to update Council Procedure Rules to reflect the agreement in relation to the job sharing of roles as referred to in paragraph 3.2 of this report and to publish the revised Members Allowances Scheme;

(4)   That Option 2 as set out in the IRP report relating to car parking passes be agreed as follows:

5.8 No car park passes are provided, with the exception on grounds of disability, long-term health condition,  or care needs. Councillors are expected to use public transport or pay for parking when attending meetings.

5.9 The Panel noted that the Members Allowances Scheme provides that the use of taxis when leaving a meeting late at night can be claimed for.