Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The allocation of seats on Committees, nominations from political groups, and appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Committees are at stake in the decision.
topline: The Annual Council has decided to approve recommendations for the allocation of seats on Committees and appointments of Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves political groups and appointments to positions of power within the Council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Political groups"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: The decision involves nominations from political groups, indicating political party relevance.
URL: https://brentwood.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1289
Decision Maker: Annual Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Council is required to: a) approve the allocation of seats on Committees b) receive the nominations from political groups to Committees c) by convention, appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Committees. An amended version was tabled on the night and is appended to these minutes. Cllr Aspinell MOVED and Cllr Barrett SECONDED the recommendations in the report. A vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: R1. That the allocation of seats as set out in Appendix A be approved; R2. That the nominations from the political groups to Committees as set out in Appendix B be approved; R3. That the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Committees as set out in Appendix B be appointed.
Date of Decision: May 14, 2025