Agenda, decisions and minutes

Independent Remuneration Panel - Tuesday, 6th September, 2005 4.30 p.m.

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Venue: Brooks Room

Contact: Abigail Smith 

Items
No. Item

1.

Election of Chairman

Decision:

DECISION

 

That Dr. B.W. Kiernan be appointed Chairman of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

 

Minutes:

The Democratic Services Manager invited nominations for the election of Chairman of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

2.

Review of Members Allowance Scheme pdf icon PDF 25 KB

To consider the report of the Democratic Services Manager (enclosed).

Additional documents:

Decision:

DECISION

 

(1) That further information be provided to the next meeting of the Independent Remuneration Panel in respect of the following:

 

·                    Basic Allowance – Comparison with other authorities which fall within the same family grouping as Blaby District

·                    Licensing and Regulatory Committee and Licensing Sub-Committee – Comparison with other authorities which fall within the same family grouping as Blaby District

·                    Cabinet/Junior Members – Details relating to workload

·                    Vice-Chairman of Development Control – Details relating to workload

 

(2) that a letter be sent to all Members of the Council requesting information relating to an estimate of the time taken from work/home to attend Committee Meetings, and the quantities of work undertaken in their role as a District Councillor.

 

Minutes:

Considered – Report of the Democratic Services Manager relating to the Review of Members’ Allowance Scheme.

 

A paper was circulated at the meeting in respect of further issues to be considered by the Panel which included the following:

 

·                    SRA for the Vice-Chairman of the Development Control             Committee.

·                    Regularise the SRA for the Chairs of Licensing and        Regulatory Committees.

·                    Junior Cabinet Members attending Cabinet Meetings.