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Report of the Director of Corporate Services

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Corporate Services which provided details of the review of the Scheme of Members’ Allowances undertaken by the Independent Remuneration Panel and the recommendations of the Panel

Decision Made:

That the Council be recommended to give approval to:

(1)       the existing Scheme of Allowances being implemented for the 2013/14 Municipal Year;

(2)       the Scheme of Allowances being adjusted annually in accordance with the average of any pay increase awarded to Sefton Council employees;

(3)       the publicity required, as set out in Section 4 of the report being undertaken; and

(4)       the Council’s Consititution being amended to insert the revised Scheme.

Reasons for Decision:

To fulfil the requirements of The Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) 2003 (as amended) which require the Council to establish a scheme of Members’ Allowances in accordance with those regulations, to agree and publicise its Members’ Allowance Scheme and have an independent review at least every 4 years.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None