URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=364

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider streamlining the process of undertaking shareholder functions and decision-making and reducing the risk of conflicts of interest, in relation to East Hampshire Norse Limited.  

Content: To consider streamlining the process of undertaking shareholder functions and decision-making and reducing the risk of conflicts of interest, in relation to East Hampshire Norse Limited.   It was RESOLVED that:   The Leader and Cabinet delegate to the Shareholder Sub-Committee (a sub-committee of Cabinet), all authority in respect of the Council’s shareholder function for East Hampshire Norse Limited.   The Shareholder Sub-Committee is not advised by officers who hold any office with the company or who otherwise have a potential conflict of interest.   The Constitution is amended by inserting the revised sub-committee terms of Reference, as set out in paragraph 4.8 in this report.   The Monitoring Officer is authorised to make the necessary constitutional amendments and for these to be reported to Council.   Additionally, Cabinet RESOLVED to confirm the membership of the Shareholder Sub-Committee for 2025/26, as listed below, in accordance with Part Two, Section D1 of the Council’s Constitution:   ·       Cllr Richard Millard (Leader of the Council) ·       Cllr Andy Tree (Deputy Leader of the Council) ·       Cllr Tony Costigan (Investment Property Portfolio) ·       Cllr Nick Drew (Legal & Governance Portfolio) ·       Cllr Charles Louisson (Finance Portfolio) ·       Cllr Rob Mocatta (Regeneration & Prosperity Portfolio)

Date of Decision: May 29, 2025