Further to Minute No. 10 of the Meeting held on 29 November 2011, the Panel considered further the Members’ Allowance Scheme for 2012/13.
In addition, the Panel considered oral representations on the matter from the Conservative Party Group Leader, Councillor Parry.
RESOLVED: That
(1) the Panel notes the increased workload undertaken by Chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Committees;
(2) the Panel also notes the differing roles, responsibilities and time spent on duties by Cabinet Member portfolio spokespersons;
(3) accordingly, the Panel acknowledges the potential to reflect the matters referred to in (1) and (2) above in a review of the Members’ Allowance Scheme following the local government elections in May 2012; and
(4) an induction/refresh session be arranged for new/existing Panel Members in early March 2012 and a formal, further meeting of the Panel be arranged in early April 2012.