Decision details

To consider the appointment of Assistant Cabinet Members as non-Executive Members to advise and support Cabinet Members in carrying out their role.

Approve the appointment of Assistant Cabinet Members as considered necessary and appropriate, in accordance with the role description attached as an Appendix to the report now submitted; and

RECOMMENDS THAT THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:

amend Article 7 of the Council’s Constitution to reflect the incorporation of Assistant Cabinet Members.

Assistant Cabinet Members will work alongside a Cabinet Member or Cabinet Members and provide assistance for any function except decision making to widen Member participation in Council business and provide additional support.

None considered.

The role of Assistant Cabinet Member currently does not attract a Special Responsibility Allowance and will be considered further as part of the review of Members Allowances scheduled for 2018/19.