Issue - meetings

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, that Members agree the recommendation as shown in the report, namely:

“To adopt the proposed 2020/21 Members allowances scheme as set out at annex 1 to this report and to refer the scheme to EKJIRP for them to consider, with any amendments being reported back to Council.”

Councillor S. Piper proposed an amendment to the  motion, seconded by Councillor Rusiecki, that there should be a £2000.00 per annum special responsibility allowance for the chair of the General Purposes Committee.

Upon being put to the vote this amendment was declared lost.

Following further debate, the substantive motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

Councillor Crittenden joined the meeting during consideration of this item.