Agenda item

Council received a report to appoint committees together with their membership and terms of reference in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

 

In accepting the recommendations we noted the following:

 

2.1 Area Committees

 

That Area Committees be appointed, with the terms of reference in appendix A.

 

Bryn Y Cwm, Ward Members for:

Castle

Llanelly Hill

Grofield

Priory

Lansdown

Croesonen

Llanover

Goetre Fawr

Llanwenarth Ultra

Mardy

Llanfoist Fawr

Crucorney

Cantref

Central Monmouthshire, Ward Members for:

Mitchel Troy

Llangybi Fawr

Raglan

Llantillio Crossenny

Dixton with Osbaston

Wyesham

Usk

Llanbadoc

Trellech United

Overmonnnow

Drybridge

Lower Wye, Ward Members for:

St Christopher’s

St Kingsmark

Shirenewton

Devauden

St Mary’s

Thornwell

St Arvans

Larkfield

Caerwent

Severnside, Ward Members for:

Dewstow

West End

Portskewett

Rogiet

The Elms

Severn

Mill

Green Lane

Caldicot Castle

 

2.2 AUDIT COMMITTEE

That the Audit Committee be appointed, with the terms of reference

in appendix B.

 

That the membership of the Committee comprises 11 members of the

Council, to be appointed in accordance with political balance, plus one lay

member.

 

That the current lay member be appointed by Council for a further term.

 

That it be noted that the Chair of the Audit Committee will be appointed by

the Committee.

 

It was noted that Mr. P. White has expressed a wish to continue as Lay Member for the Committee, and the guidance of the 2011 Measure states that the lay member can be appointed for one further term, being a decision for Council.

 

2.3 DEMOCRATIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

That a Democratic Services Committee be appointed, with the terms of

reference in appendix C.

 

That the membership of the Committee comprises 11 members of the

Council, politically balanced.

 

That the Chair of the Democratic Services Committee be appointed by the

Council.

 

We understood that the role of Chair is reserved for a member of the opposition. 

 

Upon being put to the vote, it was agreed that County Councillor D. Evans be appointed as Chairman of Democratic Services Committee.

 

2.4 REGULATORY AND OTHER COMMITTEES

That the following Committees, together with their terms of reference in appendix D, be appointed, subject to any changes to be notified

by the political groups.

 

(a) Planning (16 Members)

(b) Licensing and Regulatory (12 Members)

(c) Sub-Committees under the Licensing Act 2003

• Three sub-committees of three members to be established to meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Opposition spokesman of the

Licensing and Regulatory Committee to be appointed as Chairman of

each sub-committee

• The nine remaining members be called to attend sub-committee

meetings on a rota basis in discussion with the Chairman of the

relevant sub-committee.

(d) Appeals Committee (3 members) 3 members to be nominated on an ad hoc basis.

(e) Appointment of Local Authority Governors Committee (7 Members)

(f) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) (6 Members)

Persons representing such Christian denominations and other religions and denominations in such religions as in the opinion of the County Council will approximately reflect the principal religious traditions in the area. Persons to represent such associations representing teachers as in the opinion of the County Council ought to be represented, having regard to the circumstances of the area.

i. Monmouthshire County Council 6 members

ii. Christian denominations and other religions and denominations as set out below:

12 members

The Church in Wales 1 member

The Roman Catholic Church 1 member

Free Churches 4 members

Baha’I Faith 1 member

Buddhist Faith 1 member

Hindu Faith 1 member

Muslim Faith 1 member

Jewish Faith 1 member

Sikh Faith 1 member

Teachers’ Associations 7 members

Co - opted 2 members

(g) Collaboration Agreement with Community and Town Councils (3 members) Membership to be confirmed.

(h) Appointment Committee (5 members) Note: under the Council’s Constitution, this Committee must include at least one member of the Executive but must not comprise a majority of members of the Executive.

(i) Coordinating Board: Chairman of each Select Committee; the Leader and Deputy Leader; the Chairman of each Area Committee; the Scrutiny Champion; the Chief Executive. The Chairman of the County Council will also be invited to attend.

(j) Remuneration Committee (Chief Executive) (5 members)

(k) Investigation Committee (3 members)

(l) Disciplinary Committee (3 members)

 

2.5 SELECT COMMITTEES

That the following Select Committees be appointed, together with their

terms of reference, appendix E:

·         Economy and Development (9 Members)

·         Strong Communities (9 Members)

·         Children and Young People (9 Members)

·         Adults (9 Members)

·         Public Service Board (9 Members)

 

That the following members be co-opted to the Children and Young People

Select Committee:

Voting on Education Issues only

Revd. Dr. Daly (Church in Wales)

Mr. M. Fowler (Parent Governor

Representative)

Vacancy (Parent Governor Representative)

Vacancy (Catholic Church)

Non-Voting

Vacancy (ASCL)

Vacancy (NAHT)

Vacancy (NASUWT)

Vacancy (NUT)

Vacancy (Free Church Federal Council)

Mr. K. Plow (Association of School Governors)

 

That each Select Committee shall be entitled to recommend to Council the appointment of a maximum of five people as non-voting co-optees.

 

2.6 STANDARDS COMMITTEE

 

That the Standards Committee be appointed with the terms of reference, appendix F.

 

That the membership of the Committee comprise 3 members of the authority other than the Leader, 5 voting co-optees and one community member.

 

We were advised that the last item on the agenda related to the appointment of the Community Member.