To consider Report CFO/031/20 of the Acting Monitoring Officer:

(a)  informing Members of:-

(i)            the minimum legal structure of the Authority

(ii)          the existing decision making structure of the Authority; and

(iii)         optional variations to the existing structure

(b)  requesting that the Authority determines an appropriate decision making structure for 2020/21; and

(c)  requesting that arrangements are made for the appointment of Committees, the nomination of Chairs, the determination of the powers and duties of Committees, the appointment of Members to Committees; and Special Responsibility Roles.

Members considered Report CFO/031/20 of the Acting Monitoring Officer:

(a)  Informing Members of:-

(i)               the minimum legal structure of the Authority

(ii)              the existing decision making structure of the Authority; and

(iii)            optional variations to the existing structure

(b)  requesting that the Authority determines an appropriate decision making structure for 2020/21; and

(c)   requesting that arrangements are made for the appointment of Committees, the nomination of Chairs, the determination of the powers and duties of Committees, the appointment of Members to Committees; and Special Responsibility Roles.

The Chair of the Authority advised Members that the proposal was to continue with the existing structure and appointments.

Members attention was drawn to paragraph 6.1.3, which makes reference to the re-establishment of the Joint Fire & Police Collaboration Committee. They were advised that it is proposed to continue with the Committee and if approved, it will be added to the Committee Structure chart at Appendix A.

Members were also informed that Appendix B has been pre-completed to reflect the current status, however Members are invited to make changes to this, should they wish to do so.

The Chair of the Authority commented that adjustments can be made within the year if required, but confirmed that the proposal is to maintain the status quo at present.

Members Resolved that:

(a)  The following decision making structure of the Authority and appointments to roles and Committees for 2020/21, be approved:

Chair of Authority:                                   Cllr. Les Byrom

Vice-Chairs of the Authority                               Cllr. Brian Kenny                                                                                         Cllr. James Roberts

Labour: Group Leader:                                      Cllr. Les Byrom

Liberal Democrat: Opposition Spokesperson:           Cllr. Andrew Makinson

Conservative: Opposition Spokesperson:           Cllr. Lesley Rennie

(b)  Should Members be unable to attend a meeting they are appointed to, they are to arrange for an appropriate alternate Member to attend on their behalf, to ensure correct political balance; and inform Democratic Services of such representatives prior to the start of the relevant meeting.