Issue - meetings

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide Cabinet with information on the role of Member champions and to see whether Members wish to formally change or emphasise certain aspects of this role description.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet:

1.    Note that there are currently 5 active Member champions

2.    Note that the Standards Committee in 2010 previously agreed a protocol for Member champions which is still relevant today

3.    Consider whether any change to this protocol is required and in particular whether there needs to be a different agreed process for selecting new Member champions

4.    Agree that each Champion should do an annual report to Council on relevant activity over the last 12 months

DECISION

The Cabinet:

1.    Noted that there are currently 5 active Member champions.

2.    Noted that the Standards Committee in 2010 previously agreed a protocol for Member champions which is still relevant today.

3.    Agreed that no changes to this protocol wererequired.

4.    Agreed that each Champion should do an annual report to Council on relevant activity over the last 12 months