To authorise the recruitment of an Independent Person as required by Section 28 (7) of the Localism Act 2011.

The Monitoring Officer outlined to Council the requirements of the new standards regime under the Localism Act and the need to recruit independent persons as required by Section 28 (7) of the Localism Act 2011. 

RESOLVED

            THAT:

a)    The Monitoring Officer be authorised to recruit up to three independent persons pursuant to Section 28 (7) of the Localism Act 2011;

b)    Independent persons be entitled to reimbursement of expenses; and

c)    The Monitoring Officer be authorised to appoint such additional parish members as may be required to complete the outstanding business of the Standards Committee.