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Any other business that the Chairman considers urgent

Meeting of Members Privileges Sub (Policy and Resources) Committee, Thursday, 19th January, 2017 10.00 am (Item 5.)

Minutes:

Former Officers as Members

The Sub Committee received a resolution and supporting report of the Establishment Committee on Former Officers as Members. Discussion ensued on the principles and time requirements relating for Former Officers becoming Members of Committees that they previously reported to. It was resolved that the current guidance remain as stated and that Members exercise judgement if the circumstance arises in the future.

RESOLVED – That the report and resolution be noted.

Seniority of Members

A Member queried the level of seniority of an Alderman who had been a Common Councilmen, then an Alderman and returned to being a Common Councilmen. The Sub Committee sought clarification from the Town Clerk on the protocol and process.

RESOLVED – That the Town Clerk report back to the Sub Committee on the protocol and process of Common Councilmen who return to the Court following a period as an Alderman.