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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL To elect the Chairman of the Council for the Municipal Year 2019/20. Minutes: 1.1 Councillor Arthey MOVED the nomination of Councillor Kathryn Grandon as Chair of the Council and Councillor Ward SECONDED the proposal.
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillor Kathryn Grandon be elected as Chair of the Council for the Municipal year 2019/20
1.2 Councillor Grandon thereupon made her Declaration of Office.
1.3 Councillor Kathryn Grandon thanked everyone, who had voted for her as Chair of the Council and welcomed new and returning Councillors to the Chamber. She would do her best to help business and to move the Council forward in a democratic and efficient way. Her chosen charity for the next year would be Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. This charity was started in 2014 and trained volunteers to become Dementia Friends to raise awareness and to provide support for local people living with dementia.
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL To elect the Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Municipal Year 2019/20.
Minutes: 2.1 Councillor Ward MOVED the proposal for Councillor Adrian Osborne to be Vice-Chair of the Council, which was SECONDED by Councillor Carpendale.
It was RESOLVED:-
That Councillor Adrian Osborne be elected as Vice-Chair of the Council for the Municipal year 2019/20.
2.2 Councillor Adrian Osborne thereupon made his Declaration of Office.
2.3 Councillor Adrian Osborne thanked Members for their kind words, and he looked forward to supporting the Chair of the Council.
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS Minutes: 4.1 There were no declarations of interests. |
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BC/19/1 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 19 MARCH 2019 PDF 497 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED: -
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2019 be confirmed and signed as a true record. |
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ELECTION OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL To elect the Leader of the Council for the current Term of Office.
Minutes: 6.1 Councillor Arthey MOVED the nomination of Councillor John Ward to be the Leader of the Council, which was SECONDED by Councillor Beer.
6.2 On the question of further nominations Councillor Lindsay stated that he could not support the nomination of Councillor Ward but had no intention of proposing any further nominations. However, he expressed disappointment that there had not been a seat for a Member of the Green Group on the Cabinet,
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillor John Ward be elected for the full term of four years as Leader of the Council.
6.3 Councillor Ward thanked those who had voted for him and outlined the achievements for the past year and the progress made in the services provided in the District. He knew the role as Leader was hard work but that it was a rewarding role and he looked forward to the challenges ahead. He hoped that he had demonstrated the ability to reach across the Chamber and that the Cabinet would be reflecting this too.
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BC/19/2 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND LEADER PDF 24 KB In addition to any announcements made at the meeting, please see Paper BC/19/2 attached, detailing events attended by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Minutes: 7.1 The Chair drew members attention to Paper BC/19/2, which was for noting.
It was RESOLVED: -
That Paper BC/19/2, Announcements from the Chairman and Leader, be noted.
7.2 The Chair then invited the Leader of the Council to make his announcements.
7.3 Councillor Ward thanked the Chair and announced the Members of the Cabinet:
7.4 Councillor Ward then outlined ongoing and future projects and developments in the District and said that there was a lot to do, but that it was a busy and exciting time for the Council.
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DESIGNATION OF COMMITTEES AND JOINT COMMITTEES To appoint the following Committees and Joint Committees: · Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Planning Committee · Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee · Joint Audit and Standards Committee · Joint Appointments Committee Minutes: 8.1 To appoint the following Committees and Joint Committees:
· Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Planning Committee · Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee · Joint Audit and Standards Committee · Joint Appointments Committee
8.2 Councillor Busby MOVED the proposal, which was SECONDED by Councillor Beer.
It was RESOLVED: -
That the following Committees and Joint Committees be appointed:
· Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Planning Committee · Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee · Joint Audit and Standards Committee · Joint Appointments Committee
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BC/19/3 POLITICAL BALANCE AND COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES PDF 134 KB The Monitoring Officer Additional documents: Minutes: 9.1 The Monitoring Officer referred to the tabled paper BC/19/3 Political Balance and Composition of Committees and Appendices A and B. She stated that the proportionality complied with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
9.2 Councillor Ward MOVED recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 in the report, which was SECONDED by Councillor Busby.
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That the Committees’ size and numerical allocation of seats be approved as detailed in Appendix A in the report.
1.2 That Committee Members be appointed as set out in Appendix B in the report. |
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ELECTION OF CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF COMMITTEES In accordance with the Council’s Constitution (Article 6 (6.2.1)) the Leader shall take up Chairmanship of the Cabinet. To elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the following Committees and Joint Committees: · Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Planning Committee · Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee · Joint Audit and Standards Committee · Joint Appointments Committee Minutes: 10.1 The Chair asked for nominations for Chairs and Vice-chairs for the following Committees for the year 2019/20:
· Babergh Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Planning Committee · Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee · Joint Audit and Standards Committee · Joint Appointment Committee
10.2 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Arthey and SECONDED by Councillor Ward, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Alastair McCraw be elected as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.3 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Ward and SECONDED by Councillor McCraw, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Sue Ayres be elected as Vice-chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.4 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Ward and SECONDED by Councillor Holt, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Peter Beer be elected as Chair of the Planning Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.5 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Arthey and SECONDED by Councillor Davis, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Stephen Plumb be elected as Vice-chair of the Planning Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.6 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Holt and SECONDED by Councillor Beer, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Mark Newman be elected as Chair of the Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.7 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Hurren and SECONDED by Councillor Arthey, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Sue Carpendale be elected as Vice-chair of the Babergh Licensing and Regulatory Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.8 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Carpendale and SECONDED by Councillor Cresswell, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor Bryn Hurren be elected as Chair of the Joint Audit and Standards Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
10.9 On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Jan Osborne and SECONDED by Councillor Arthey, it was RESOLVED thatCouncillor John Ward be elected as Chair of the Joint Appointments Committee for the municipal year 2019/20.
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BC/19/4 APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES FOR 2019/20 PDF 132 KB Leader of the Council Additional documents: Minutes:
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The Chair referred to Paper BC/19/4 and Appendix A
in the
11.2 Councillor Ward informed Members that as a result of the election there had been some significant changes to the appointments and that there still existed some unfilled positions to be appointed. He MOVED recommendation 2.1, which was SECONDED by Councillor Hurren.
11.3 The following Councillors were appointed at the meeting in addition to those listed in the Appendix A:
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillors be appointed to the Outside Bodies as detailed in Appendix A and listed in the table above. |
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS TO THE SHARED REVENUE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE The Assistant Director – Law and Governance to report that, in accordance with the joint arrangements established with Mid Suffolk District Council and Ipswich Borough Council, Council is asked to appoint two Cabinet Members and two substitutes to serve on the Committee for the Current municipal year. The political balance rules do not apply to Babergh’s appointees. Minutes: 12.1 The Chair explained that in accordance with the joint arrangements established with Mid Suffolk District Council and Ipswich Borough Council, Council was asked to appoint two Cabinet Members and two Substitutes to serve on the Committee for the municipal year. The political balance rules did not apply to Babergh’s appointees. She asked for nominations.
12.2 Councillor Ward PROPOSED Councillor Jan Osborne and Councillor Derek Davis as representatives for the Cabinet and Councillor Sue Ayres and Councillor Lee Parker as Substitutes. This was SECONDED by Councillor Arthey.
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillors Jan Osborne and Derek Davis be appointed as Members of the Shared Revenues Partnership and that Councillors Sue Ayres and Lee Parker be appointed as substitute Members for the Municipal year 2019/20. |
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUFFOLK JOINT STANDARDS BOARD PDF 84 KB The Assistant Director – Law and Governance to report that, in accordance with the joint arrangements established with Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk County Council, Council is asked to appoint three Councillors to serve on the Board for the current municipal year. The political balance rules do not apply to Babergh’s appointees who cannot be: · The Chairman of the Council · Members of the Cabinet Minutes: 13.1 The Chair said that, in accordance with the joint arrangements established with Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk County Council, Council was asked to appoint three Councillors to serve on the Board for the current municipal year. The political balance rules do not apply to Babergh’s appointees, who could not be the Chair of the Council nor members of Cabinet. She asked for nominations.
13.2 Councillor Carpendale PROPOSED the nominations table in the Tabled Papers Pack under item 13, which was SECONDED by Councillor Ward.
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillors Bryn Hurren, Adrian Osborne and Alastair McCraw be appointed as Members of the Suffolk Joint Standards Board. |
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOINT GYPSY AND TRAVELLER STEERING GROUP PDF 84 KB Council is asked to appoint four Councillors to the Joint Gypsy and Traveller Steering Group. Minutes: 14.1 The Chair stated that Council was asked to appoint four Councillors to the Joint Gypsy and Traveller Steering Group and asked for nominations.
14.2 Councillor Lindsay PROPOSED Councillors Sue Ayres, Lee Parker and Jane Gould, which was SECONDED by Councillor Ward.
It was RESOLVED: -
That Councillor Sue Ayres, Lee Parker and Jane Gould be appointed to the Joint Gypsy and Traveller Steering Group for the municipal year 2019/20. |
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APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL WORKING GROUPS PDF 220 KB Minutes: 15.1 The Chair referred to the Tabled Paper pack Item 15 Appointments to the Council Working Groups and asked for a proposer.
15.2 Councillor Jan Osborne PROPOSED the nominated Councillors, which was SECONDED by Councillor Carpendale.
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1 That Councillors Sue Carpendale, Derek Davis and Adrian Osborne be appointed to the Member Learning and Development Working Group
1.2 That Councillors Clive Arthey, Peter Beer, Sue Carpendale, Robert Lindsay and David Busby (substitute) be appointed to the Joint Local Plan Working Group
1.3 That Councillors David Busby, Stephen Plumb and Elisabeth Malvisi be appointed to the Constitution (Planning Charter) Working Group
Councillor Davis congratulated the Leader and Deputy Leader on the mutual arrangements, which had made a fantastic start to the year.
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