Overview and Scrutiny Committee is asked to agree the appointment of the two (2) independent co-opted representatives onto the Committee.

The Committee noted that an advert, promoting the two (2) positions, had been placed on the Council’s website and the positions had also been advertised through social media. The interviews had been undertaken by an interview panel including Councillor James King, the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and officers. As a result of the interviews the following two (2) candidates were selected James Wilson and Halima Islam to serve as Co-Opted Members on the Committee for the period of the current administration.

It was noted that training would be provided by officers to the co-opted representatives on the Code of Conduct for Members which will include declarations of interest, exempt reports and data protection. An induction session will also be held to explain their role and how this can be developed.

Accordingly, The Chair Moved and it was:

RESOLVED that:

The Committee agreed the appointment of James Wilson and Halima Islam to serve as Co-Opted Members on the Committee for the period of the current administration.

To consider a report proposing the appointment of a number of Co-Optees to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The Council considered a report proposing the appointment of a number of Co-Optees to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The recommendations were put to the vote and were agreed.

DECISION

1.         That the following co-optees of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved:

1.         Dr Philip Rice as the Church of England diocese representative;

2.         Joanna Hannan as the Roman Catholic diocese representative;

3.         Muhammad Khoyrul Shaheed as the Muslim faith representative; and

4.         Neil Cunningham; Ahmed Hussain and Fatiha Kassouri as parent governor representatives.

2.         That the appointments above will take effect immediately and will be reviewed following the Council elections in May 2022 (or such earlier date as required).

(Action by: Asmat Hussain Corporate Director, Governance and Monitoring Officer)

The Council considered a report proposing the appointment of a number of Co-Optees to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The recommendations were put to the vote and were agreed.

RESOLVED

1.         That the following co-optees of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved:

1.1       Dr Philip Rice as the Church of England diocese representative;

1. 2.     Joanna Hannan as the Roman Catholic diocese representative;

1.3.      Muhammad Khoyrul Shaheed as the Muslim faith representative; and

1.4.      Neil Cunningham; Ahmed Hussain and Fatiha Kassouri as parent governor representatives.

2.         That the appointments above will take effect immediately and will be reviewed following the Council elections in May 2022 (or such earlier date as required).