This Sub-Committee
is responsible for examining and reporting back on any applications
for the Freedom referred to it by the Court of Common Council.
Composition
·
the Chairman and the Deputy or Vice Chairman of the
Policy & Resources Committee (or a nominee of each
Member)
·
two Aldermen nominated by the Court of
Aldermen
·
one Member of the Policy and Resources Committee,
appointed by that Committee
·
two Members elected by the Court of Common Council,
at least one of whom shall have fewer than five years’
service on the Court at the time of their appointment
·
the following ex-officio Members:-
o
the Chief Commoner
o
The immediate past Chief Commoner until the election
by Common Council of his or her successor
o
The Chief Commoner designate once elected by Common
Council
Terms of Reference
a)
To examine and report back on any applications for
the Freedom referred to the Committee by the Court of Common
Council.
b)
To consider informally any non-livery nominations
that may be referred to it, prior to their submission to the Court
of Common Council.
c)
To examine, consider, and report back on issues
concerning the rules and principles relating to, and criteria for,
the Freedom;
d)
To consider matters relating to the general use of
the Freedom, such as for City of London Corporation policy
objectives;
e)
To consider, and to provide guidance to Members of
the Court of Common Council, and Livery Companies, on, the criteria
for and processes relating to the award of the Freedom;
and
f)
To consider matters relating to the Honorary
Freedom.
